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By ASHG President Charles Rotimi, PhD This is an unprecedented time in our society and our science of human genetics and genomics. Unsurprisingly, attention and focus on diversity, equity, inclusion, and race have moved even closer to the center of national and international discussions. The human genetics and genomics community has increasingly been engaged on... Read More

When it comes to publishing your work, how do you choose the best place for your research? We encourage you to choose ASHG — as your scientific society, a preeminent place for emerging science, and the field’s most influential community for human genetics and genomics research. When you choose ASHG, you not only advance your... Read More

By Carrie Morin, ASHG Director, Membership & Industry Engagement Membership ASHG is committed to the vision that people everywhere realize the benefits of human genetics and genomics research, and members like you are at the forefront of making this a reality. To fulfill that vision, the Society makes a critical investment in providing valuable resources... Read More

Dr. Muin Khoury is the Director at the Office of Genomics and Precision Public Health at the CDC. The Office of Genomics and Precision Public Health was formed in 1997 to assess the impact and advantages of human genetics and the Human Genome Project on public health and disease prevention. Over the decades, the office... Read More

By ASHG President Charles Rotimi, PhD During these challenging times the one thing that has remained true is the importance of our connection as human beings. Forming connections has always been at the heart of ASHG from its inception. Joining the Society was an avenue that provided an ability to showcase my work and to... Read More