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This year’s Presidential Address highlighted the vital role of community in advancing human genetics and genomics research. It underscored how collaboration and inclusion are essential to making scientific discoveries that benefit all populations. By embracing global genomic variation, we gain critical insights into human evolutionary history, biological variation, and the genetic underpinnings of disease.
The event also featured special recognition of Francis Collins, MD, PhD, former Director of the National Institutes of Health, for his enduring contributions to the field.