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ASHG Announces 2025-2027 Human Genetics Scholars

ASHG Announces 2025-2027 Human Genetics Scholars

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 11:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Evelyn Mantegani, 202-725-2730, press@ashg.org The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) congratulates and welcomes the 2025-2027 Human Genetics Scholars. This is an outstanding group of trainees and early career researchers who are recognized for their research accomplishments and commitment to achieving ASHG’s... Read More

ASHG Announces 2025 Society Journal Award Recipients

ASHG Announces 2025 Society Journal Award Recipients

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 11:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Evelyn Mantegani, 202-725-2730, press@ashg.org Each year, editors of The American Journal of Human Genetics (AJHG) and Human Genetics and Genomics Advances (HGG Advances) recognize trainees and early career investigators for outstanding scientific contributions to the field of human genetics and genomics. We’re... Read More

ASHG Announces 2026 Board of Directors Election Results

ASHG Announces 2026 Board of Directors Election Results

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 11:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Evelyn Mantegani, 202-725-2730, press@ashg.org ROCKVILLE, Md – The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) announced today the election of Heather Mefford MD, PhD as ASHG’s 2026 President-elect, bringing her deep expertise and leadership in human genetics to this pivotal role. Fowzan Alkuraya... Read More

American Society of Human Genetics to Hold 2025 Annual Meeting Next Week in Boston

American Society of Human Genetics to Hold 2025 Annual Meeting Next Week in Boston

For Immediate Release: Thursday, October 9, 2025, 9:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Evelyn Mantegani, 202-725-2730, press@ashg.org Rockville, Md. – The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) 2025 Annual Meeting will take place October 14-18, 2025 at the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston, MA. Credentialed members of the press and media are eligible to request complimentary press access to... 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