ASHG News

I am writing to announce today that the ASHG 2020 Annual Meeting, October 27-30, will be a fully virtual meeting. ASHG and the San Diego Convention Center have agreed to mutually terminate our contract in light of the unavailability of the Convention Center during our meeting dates due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although we regret... Read More

ASHG is pleased to announce the newest associate editors of the Human Genetics and Genomics (HGG Advances) Editorial Board. HGG Advances, the newest addition to the ASHG journal family, is an open-access journal that provides the latest, cutting edge research in human genetics and genomics. Associate editors will guide submissions through the review process, offering... Read More

I write to you today on behalf of the ASHG Board of Directors. The anguish and anger over the tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and countless other people have generated protests and violence in U.S. communities and around the world. In support of our mission to advance human genetics and genomics... Read More

John P. Doucet, PhD, is a member of the GENE Network and member of the ASHG Public Education & Awareness Committee. He is a genetics professor and Dean of Sciences and Technology at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana. He is also a technical writer and educator, having created scientific writing courses for undergraduates and... Read More

ASHG recently engaged with members and the public through Twitter by sharing facts about each human chromosome throughout the month of April. As a follow-up activity, ASHG organized the Chromosome Clash, a March Madness-style bracket for followers to vote on their favorite chromosome. Chromosome 18 beat out all 23 other chromosomes to emerge as champion, thanks... Read More