For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 11:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time
Media Contact: Evelyn Mantegani, 202-725-2730, press@ashg.org
Each year, editors of The American Journal of Human Genetics (AJHG) and Human Genetics and Genomics Advances (HGG Advances) recognize trainees and early career investigators for outstanding scientific contributions to the field of human genetics and genomics.
We’re excited to announce the recipients of the 2025 awards for outstanding publications.
Recipients will be recognized at the 2025 Annual Meeting in Boston during the Awards Ceremony on Thursday, October 16 at 4:30-5:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time.
AJHG Award for Outstanding Trainee Publication
This award recognizes research excellence from ASHG members who are completing their doctoral or postdoctoral training.
The 2025 award recipients are:
Yu Fu, MSc, Institute for Molecular Medicine Finland, HiLIFE, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland
Paper: “Role of X chromosome and dosage-compensation mechanisms in complex trait genetics”
Maria Francis Palafox, PhD, University of California, Los Angeles
Paper: “Prioritizing disease-associated missense variants with chemoproteomic-detected amino acids”
HGG Advances Early Career Investigator Award
This award recognizes research excellence from ASHG members who have recently begun their independent research careers.
The 2025 award recipients are:
Maria Gutierrez-Arcelus, PhD, Boston Children’s Hospital
Paper: “Functional genomics implicates natural killer cells in the pathogenesis of ankylosing spondylitis”
Hye In Kim, PhD, Pfizer
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About the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG)
The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) is the leading global organization advancing the science of human genetics and genomics. Representing nearly 8,000 researchers, clinicians, genetic counselors, educators, and other professionals, ASHG drives progress in understanding the human genome and its role in health and disease. The Society fosters innovation and collaboration through its flagship events and publications—including the ASHG Annual Meeting and its peer-reviewed journals The American Journal of Human Genetics and Human Genetics and Genomics Advances. ASHG also champions science advocacy, supports the next generation of genetics professionals, and promotes responsible policies and public engagement in genetics. Learn more at www.ashg.org.
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