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 The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) congratulates and welcomes the 2025-2027 Human Genetics Scholars. This is an outstanding group of trainees and early career researchers who are recognized for their research accomplishments and commitment to achieving ASHG’s... Read More
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... Read More
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 ROCKVILLE, Md – The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) announced today the election of Heather Mefford MD, PhD as ASHG’s 2026 President-elect, bringing her deep expertise and leadership in human genetics to this pivotal role. Fowzan Alkuraya... Read More
For Immediate Release: Thursday, October 9, 2025, 9:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Evelyn Mantegani, 202-725-2730, press@ashg.org Rockville, Md. – The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) 2025 Annual Meeting will take place October 14-18, 2025 at the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston, MA. Credentialed members of the press and media are eligible to request complimentary press access to... Read More
The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) is deeply concerned by the Executive Order (EO) issued last week titled “Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking.” While ASHG supports efforts to ensure transparency, accountability, and scientific rigor in federally funded research, we are particularly troubled that the EO’s directives risk introducing political considerations into the grantmaking process.... Read More