Ruizhi (Vince) Duan, MS Developmental genomics of limb malformations: Allelic series in association with gene dosage effects contribute to the clinical variability Position: Ph.D. Candidate in Genetics and Genomics Program, Lupski Lab, Baylor College of Medicine ASHG: Can you describe the type of research that has your primary focus? Ruizhi: My research explores the etiology... Read More
ASHG, alongside our advocacy partners, continues to help Congress see the impact of human genetics and genomics research, and that robust and sustained funding for the NIH is vital for advancing scientific progress and creating hope. The Messenger recently spoke with a patient participant (who wished to remain anonymous) enrolled in NIH’s Undiagnosed Diseases Network... Read More
The ASHG membership team recently sat down with Minna Kaikkonen-Määttä, PhD, a Professor of Cardiovascular Genomics at the University of Eastern Finland and member of the Member Engagement Committee. As an international member of ASHG’s community, she has had the opportunity to collaborate across the world and expand her research. Dr. Kaikkonen-Määttä shared her lab’s... Read More
ASHG’s proposed language to establish an expanded Community Engagement Alliance (CEAL) program at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) was included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023 omnibus bill passed in December 2022. This language establishes a community engagement program to support efforts to increase the participation of individuals historically underrepresented and hesitant to... Read More
We are excited to welcome you back to the east coast of the U.S. for the ASHG 2023 Annual Meeting which will take place November 1-5 in Washington, DC. You can expect to experience five full days of exciting science from platform talks to the robust exhibit and poster hall. The Society’s Program Committee is... Read More
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