The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) is profoundly concerned by the extensive recent mass layoffs and terminations of senior leadership occurring throughout the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), including at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the National Institutes for Health (NIH).... Read More
Posted By: The American Journal of Human Genetics, AJHG AJHG: What motivated you to start working on this project? CT: Early in my graduate training, I found myself pivoting from experimental biology to computational research in an environment that excelled in statistical genetics. This provided a fascinating intersection of disciplines where I was ultimately drawn... Read More
For Immediate Release: March 24, 2025, 10:00 am U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Kara Flynn, (202) 257-8424, press@ashg.org ROCKVILLE, MD - The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kiran Musunuru MD, PhD, MPH, ML, MRA, as the new Editor-in-Chief of The American Journal of Human Genetics (AJHG), the flagship... Read More
On Friday, the Senate passed a House-led continuing resolution (CR) which would maintain government spending at fiscal year (FY) 2024 levels until FY 2025 ends on September 30, 2025. The bill, which passed the House of Representatives with a narrow 217-213 vote, made it to the Senate floor for consideration on Friday, just hours before... Read More
The first two months of the Trump Administration have seen significant actions shaping the 2025 legislative and policy landscape, particularly for fiscal negotiations in science, education, and academic medicine. Policymakers must navigate differing priorities and perspectives, which complicates negotiations to ensure continued operation of the federal government. Due to this environment, the impact on biomedical... Read More