Publications & News

Published: Tuesday, October 5, 2021, 9:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Kara Flynn, 202.257.8424, press@ashg.org Rockville, MD – Human geneticists from around the world will convene virtually on October 18-22 for the 2021 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) to share the latest discoveries in human genetics and genomics, as well... Read More

Published: Tuesday, October 5, 2021, 1:30 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Kara Flynn, 202.257.8424, press@ashg.org ROCKVILLE, MD – The following statement is attributable to ASHG President Gail Jarvik, MD, PhD, regarding the announcement that Francis Collins, MD, PhD, will step down as director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Collins, a physician and... Read More

With HGG Advances approaching its first-year anniversary of publication, there is a lot to reflect on as it continues to grow upon its readership and submission base looking ahead to its second year. The open access journal, launched in 2020, set out with a mission to eliminate barriers to access, making scientific research available online... Read More

ASHG Connect, an exclusive member benefit and online platform, is now in its third month since it has made its debut in May of 2021. In just a few months, member conversations have been building on a number of important topics in the field including auditory dysfunction, population frequency, single cell technologies, and others. As... Read More

Posted by Mona Miller, Chief Executive Officer The last 18 months have only accelerated changes in how we communicate, engage colleagues, and learn. While we know that in-person learning and networking will remain crucial for the human genetics and genomics community—and we look forward to a vibrant return for ASHG’s in-person annual meeting—the Society is... Read More