For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 11:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Evelyn Mantegani, [email protected] 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 MD,... Read More
For Immediate Release: Thursday, October 9, 2025, 9:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Evelyn Mantegani, [email protected] 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 attend... Read More
High School Students Worldwide Consider the Role of Artificial Intelligence in Genetic Testing For Immediate Release: Friday, April 25, 2025, 12:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Kara Flynn, (202) 257-8424, [email protected] ROCKVILLE, MD –The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) today announced the winners of its 2025 DNA Day Essay Contest. ASHG awarded first place to... Read More
For Immediate Release: March 24, 2025, 10:00 am U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Kara Flynn, (202) 257-8424, [email protected] ROCKVILLE, MD - The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kiran Musunuru MD, PhD, MPH, ML, MRA, as the new Editor-in-Chief of The American Journal of Human Genetics (AJHG), the flagship... Read More
For Immediate Release: October 22, 2024, 10:00 am U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Kara Flynn, 202-257-8424, [email protected] The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Annual Meeting will take place November 5-9, 2024 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colo. Credentialed members of the press and media are eligible to request complimentary press access to... Read More