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ASHG’s proposed language to establish an expanded Community Engagement Alliance (CEAL) program at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) was included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023 omnibus bill passed in December 2022. This language establishes a community engagement program to support efforts to increase the participation of individuals historically underrepresented and hesitant to... Read More

We are excited to welcome you back to the east coast of the U.S. for the ASHG 2023 Annual Meeting which will take place November 1-5 in Washington, DC. You can expect to experience five full days of exciting science from platform talks to the robust exhibit and poster hall. The Society’s Program Committee is... Read More

At HGG Advances, the newest and fully open access ASHG journal, the Editorial Board oversees all aspects of the review process. This team of academic editors brings a wealth of scientific expertise and experience to the journal that ensures fair and constructive evaluation of each submitted manuscript. They work with authors throughout each step of... Read More

By ASHG President Brendan Lee, MD, PhD In January, ASHG released an important report and statement of the Board of Directors documenting painful contributions to past harms associated with human genetics as well as progress being made over decades to address equity in our research community.  I want to use this column—to you, our members—... Read More

In late January, the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) released a report on its Facing our History – Building an Equitable Future initiative. Accompanying the report, the ASHG Board of Directors issued a statement that apologized for “the participation of some of its early leaders in the American eugenics movement, as well as the... Read More