The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) is deeply concerned by the Executive Order (EO) issued last week titled “Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking.” While ASHG supports efforts to ensure transparency, accountability, and scientific rigor in federally funded research, we are particularly troubled that the EO’s directives risk introducing political considerations into the grantmaking process.... Read More
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, July 29, 2025, 10:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Evelyn Mantegani, (301) 634-7300, press@ashg.org Rockville, Md. – The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) congratulates the recipients of the ASHG 2025 Professional Awards, honoring outstanding scientific achievements in genetics and genomics education, mentoring and application of research for the common... Read More
President’s Proposed Budget Insufficient to Support Biomedical Research “Today, the Trump Administration released a proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026 that cuts the National Institutes of Health (NIH) budget by nearly 40 percent and the National Science Foundation (NSF) budget by 57 percent. Without adequate funding for NIH, NSF and other agencies within HHS, research... Read More
High School Students Worldwide Consider the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Genetic Testing For Immediate Release: Friday, April 25, 2025, 12:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Kara Flynn, (202) 257-8424, press@ashg.org ROCKVILLE, MD –The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) today announced the winners of its 2025 DNA Day Essay Contest. ASHG awarded first place to... Read More
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