June 2020

I am writing to announce today that the ASHG 2020 Annual Meeting, October 27-30, will be a fully virtual meeting. ASHG and the San Diego Convention Center have agreed to mutually terminate our contract in light of the unavailability of the Convention Center during our meeting dates due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although we regret... Read More

ASHG is pleased to announce the newest associate editors of the Human Genetics and Genomics (HGG Advances) Editorial Board. HGG Advances, the newest addition to the ASHG journal family, is an open-access journal that provides the latest, cutting edge research in human genetics and genomics. Associate editors will guide submissions through the review process, offering... Read More

Media Contact: Kara Flynn, ASHG Senior Director, Public Engagement, Communications & Marketing, 202.257.8424, press@ashg.org For Immediate Release ROCKVILLE, MD – The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) opposes and urges the White House to rescind its Executive Order issued yesterday, as it will significantly impede the progress of science and better human health by limiting... Read More

Annual Meeting, Implementation of ASHG’s Strategic Plan, and Finances are Front and Center June 2020 While the world continues to grapple with uncertainties associated with COVID-19, ASHG remains a vital community for genetics and genomics researchers and will continue to provide programming and other benefits to help the community thrive. The ASHG Board of Directors... Read More

June 2020 In late January, the Public Engagement and Awareness Committee (PEAC) met at ASHG headquarters to discuss, strategize, and formulate a new plan for ASHG’s public resources on genetics and genomics. As part of its new strategic plan approved in 2019, ASHG established its vision: People everywhere realize the benefits of human genetics and... Read More