Dear ASHG 2021 Attendees: On behalf of the Program Committee, I welcome you to the ASHG 2021 Annual Meeting. While we regret that the global pandemic prevented us from holding the conference in Montreal this year, we are excited about the opportunities of holding our second innovative virtual conference. Today marks Poster Engagement Day, an... Read More
The 2025–2026 program is currently in progress, and applications for the 2026–2027 cohort are scheduled to open in Spring 2026. We are committed to helping our members champion human genetics and genomics research, and advocate for policies that support research and advance the field. Members can engage with our advocacy efforts through the ASHG Advocates... Read More
Dear ASHG Community Member, 2021 has presented each of us with so many ups and downs, but what always unites and uplifts our community? A chance to learn about new discoveries and connect with old friends. So what better way to approach the end of the year than being part of our global community at... Read More
Things You Need To Know Before You Attend Dear Forum Registrants, We are just one day away from ASHG’s new virtual pre-meeting series, the Professional Development and Industry Technology Forum! We look forward to seeing you tomorrow as we dive into sessions covering topics dedicated to accelerating your professional growth, while learning about the latest developments from... Read More
Each month, the editors of The American Journal of Human Genetics interview an author of a recently published paper. This month, we check in with Adam de Smith to discuss his paper, “Genetic determinants of blood-cell traits influence susceptibility to childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia”. AJHG: What caused you to start working on this project? AdS:... Read More