ASHG News

The National Institutes of Health’s National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS) was established to transform the translational process so that new treatments and cures for disease can be delivered to patients faster. ASHG recently spoke with Joni L. Rutter, PhD, Director of NCATS, about how human genetics and genomics is fueling the translational pipeline... Read More

In the dynamic city of Washington, DC, the American Society of Human Genetics welcomed thousands of members, exhibitors, and genomics enthusiasts from across the world for its premier Annual Meeting. This year was exceptionally special as ASHG celebrated its 75th organizational anniversary. As we came together in the nation’s capital, the Annual Meeting highlighted a... Read More

By Kiran Musunuru, MD, PhD, MPH, ML As a representative of the American Society of Human Genetics, I had the privilege of attending the Human Genetics Asia 2023 conference in Tokyo, Japan, from October 12-14, 2023, to participate in a Global Forum entitled “Translating human genetics and genomics into the future: Foresights, hurdles and global... Read More

ASHG 2023 was another exhilarating meeting filled with scientific collaboration, networking, and discovery! We are proud to report a total of 8,289 registrants were in attendance, including visitors from 77 countries and 44 states + Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico. Attendees had the opportunity to connect with other members through world-class networking opportunities and preview... Read More

As we look forward to the new year, ASHG is excited to announce an array of digital programs designed to empower and engage our members in 2024. ASHG’s Digital Learning Committee (DLC) continues to provide its input in building and maintaining ongoing year-round professional education programs as well as coordinating with other committees on content... Read More