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For Immediate Release: Monday, June 8, 1:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Evelyn Mantegani, [email protected] Rockville, MD – Today, the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) announced the launch of the ASHG Artificial Intelligence (AI) Initiative, a multi-part effort designed to promote and advance the responsible, effective use of AI across human genetics and genomics.   AI... Read More

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, June 3, 10:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Evelyn Mantegani, [email protected] Rockville, MD – The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Charles Lee, PhD, DSc, FACMG, FRSC, as the new Editor-in-Chief of Human Genetics and Genomics Advances (HGG Advances), ASHG’s fully open-access journal. Dr. Lee will... Read More

For Immediate Release: Thursday, April 9, 2026, 10:00 am U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Evelyn Mantegani, [email protected] Virtual Event Highlights the Latest Research at the Intersection of Omics, Regulatory Genomics, and Artificial Intelligence Rockville, Md. – The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) will host a two-day virtual symposium on April 28-29, bringing together leading researchers... Read More

Published: Friday, June 24, 2022, 3:15 PM U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Kara Flynn, [email protected] Today’s U.S. Supreme Court decision overruling Roe v. Wade is unprecedented and deeply alarming. It will swiftly limit access to safe reproductive healthcare in many states and will inevitably deny pregnant people and families the choices they should have, including... Read More

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 11:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Evelyn Mantegani, [email protected] 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 vision... Read More