ASHG News

Advances in human genetics & genomics have led to a better understanding of the fundamental biology of sensory systems and inform effective and accessible treatments to improve quality of life. Debara Tucci, MD, MS, MBA, leads the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders’ (NIDCD) research and research training programs in hearing, balance, taste,... Read More

Discover Genetics is the hub of ASHG’s content for the science-interested public. From high school biology teachers looking for ways to introduce the building blocks of our genetic code into their classroom, to your neighbor who wants to know the basics of genetics so they can begin to understand their family health history – Discover... Read More

ASHG’s member community comprises of a multitude of professional backgrounds from basic scientists, clinicians, genetic counselors, and more. The membership team recently sat down to speak with Daniel Riconda, MS, CGC an Associate Professor, Genetic Counseling Program Director at the Baylor College of Medicine. An ASHG member since 1997 Riconda reflects on his path to... Read More

ASHG is thrilled to announce the return of our in-person Career Fair, to be held during the 2022 Annual Meeting in Los Angeles! The Career Fair will be located in the Exhibit Hall, right behind ASHG Central. New this year we are offering extended opening hours, with Career Fair booths being open the entire time that the Exhibit... Read More

The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) today published a new Guidance on community engagement as a strategy to address underrepresentation in genomics research. Appearing in today’s issue of the American Journal of Human Genetics (AJHG), this new resource was developed by the Society’s Community Engagement Guidance Writing Group, comprised of members of the ASHG... Read More