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Inside AJHG: A Chat with Ji Tang

Posted By: The American Journal of Human Genetics, AJHG AJHG: What motivated you to start working on this project?  JT: This project emerged from an empirical problem we were facing in a separate analysis. In that analysis, we wanted to examine the pattern of genetic variation driven by unique ancestry in human populations in order... Read More

Inside HGGA: A Chat with Oliver Pain

Posted By: HGG Advances HGGA: What motivated you to start working on this project? OP: Despite significant advances in our understanding of the genetic basis of complex traits and diseases — and the potential of polygenic scores (PGS) to guide personalized medicine — these tools are still only beginning to enter clinical use. A major... Read More

What to See, Where to Be: Your Session Guide During ASHG 2025

What to See, Where to Be: Your Session Guide During ASHG 2025

This year’s program in Boston is more than just a gathering—it is a vibrant landscape of interactive learning, mentorship, and opportunities to find your place in the future of human genetics and genomics. Alongside the scientific program, ASHG 2025 offers add-on experiences to help early-career scientists and students maximize their time during the meeting. Here... Read More

ASHG Announces 2025 Professional Award Recipients

ASHG Announces 2025 Professional Award Recipients

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