Governance

By Gail Jarvik, MD, PhD, ASHG Secretary June 2019 As we look to a bright future for genetics and genomics research, the Board has been very excited to finalize its new strategic plan, which has an ambitious, positive long-term vision that people everywhere realize the benefits of genetics and genomics research. Alongside its year-long dialogue and decision-making... Read More

The Spring 2019 Board meeting was held in Rockville, MD, on May 6-7 in the new ASHG headquarters building. It was a full, productive meeting with many discussions that will help set a course for the Society’s next phase of achievement. The Board also moved briefly into formal session in February during its strategic planning... Read More

Executive Update: Mona Miller, Executive Director March 2019 What makes a community a vibrant community? Actively creating opportunities for broader participation; pursuing meaningful, sustained inclusion of underrepresented groups; and recognizing leadership and excellence are three important parts. Moreover, professional engagement and recognition play crucial roles to advance careers and build greater diversity and inclusion in... Read More

From the President’s Desk: David L. Nelson, PhD December 2018 Approaching my final month as President of ASHG, I started reflecting on the past year, as well as the several years I’ve spent as part of the Society’s leadership and my more than 30 years as a member. Paralleling the field of human genetics, ASHG... Read More

The Fall 2018 ASHG Board Meeting occurred October 15-16 before the Annual Meeting in San Diego. In addition to oversight and financial management responsibilities, the Board continued setting course for ASHG’s growth and new directions to serve members and the field ever more effectively. Annual Meeting and AJHG Remain Vibrant Leaders in the Field Given its proximity... Read More