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By Bruce D. Gelb, MD It is a huge honor to join the ranks of ASHG presidents as we look forward to the next three quarters of a century of the Society’s existence. The start of a new presidency is always a time of reflection, introspection, and resolution. By assessing what we have achieved, reviewing what we... Read More

Amanda Perl, newly appointed CEO, comes to ASHG with a customer-focused mindset and fully transparent and collaborative leadership style joining us with a deep understanding of what it takes to run a successful and thriving member-based organization. She comes to the Society from the American Thyroid Association (ATA) where she has led educational program development,... Read More

Last fall, following the ASHG 2023 Annual Meeting, ASHG established a refreshed strategic plan. Like many member-based organizations, the Society periodically conducts strategic planning, reflecting its commitment to support and help lead a highly dynamic and growing community of members. Following the 2019 launch of a well-devised plan to set the course for the organization,... Read More

The ASHG membership team recently sat down with Ileana Delia Sabau, MD an MD Specialist in Medical Genetics at Synevo Romania. As a part of the ESHG-Y, the European Society of Human Genetics’ Young Geneticists Committee, Dr. Sabau is passionate about engaging the next generation and shares her work in the field as well as... Read More

The third season of the Genetically Speaking podcast is now streaming on the ASHG Learning Center and your favorite podcast streaming platform. This season, titled “Voices in Genomics,” casts light on critical issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the field of human genetics and genomics research. Host Eli Roberson, PhD, Incoming Chair... Read More