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Resource-Limited Country Travel Awards help defray the costs of ASHG Annual Meeting participation for up to 10 individuals residing in resource-limited countries categorized by the World Bank as having low-income or lower-middle-income economies (see the list of eligible countries). The ASHG Program Committee will select award recipients based on the quality of submitted abstracts. Award recipients... Read More

Nitya Gannavarapu, MSc.   Researchers are the pioneers that continue to expand the vast landscape of scientific exploration and advance our understanding of the world and shape us as a society. The journey of each researcher is often characterized by countless hours of experimentation, analysis, and collaboration. However, one often overlooked aspect that shapes their trajectory... Read More

By: Meenakshi Ramaswamy, MD As ASHG celebrates its 75th anniversary, we must take time to reflect upon the importance of this celebration. ASHG has been essential towards the advancement of research in human genetics, thus we must not take this anniversary for granted. To help recognize the amazing events that will take place during the... Read More

By: Morteza Seifi, PhD Get excited for the ASHG Annual Meeting- this year in Washington, DC! As genetics trainees attending the Annual Meeting, there is much to look forward to in this captivating city. Explore iconic landmarks like the Capitol Building and Lincoln Memorial, immerse yourself in history, and experience the vibrant array of cultures... Read More

By: Christina Del Greco, BS/BA In the spirit of embracing Washington DC, this year’s annual meeting has multiple exciting opportunities for attendees to learn about ASHG’s policy priorities, and attendees will get to see and engage with an exciting selection of the different policy issues related to human genetics and genomics research. Genomic Data Sharing... Read More