Welcome to ASHG

You are now part of a vibrant community dedicated to turning human genetics and genomics discoveries into real-world impact. Through your membership, you’ll connect with like-minded peers, access the resources and opportunities that accelerate your career, and share your research on a global stage. Energized by a shared purpose, ASHG members collaborate, innovate, and grow as they work together to transform human health. You’re not just part of the sequence—you complete it.

Maximize your Membership

Discover all the ways to make your ASHG membership truly meaningful.

Keep your profile current

Update your ASHG profile contact info, professional designations, Shared Interest Group choices, and volunteer interests so we can connect you with the opportunities that matter most.

Choose what inspires you

Use the email preference center to sign up for updates that fit your interests.

Join the conversation

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Keep Up with the Latest Advancements

  • Stay ahead of the science

    Access the latest research and perspectives in AJHG or HGG Advances.

  • Learn your way

    Explore webinars, journal clubs, workshops, and virtual symposia at your own pace in our online learning center.

  • Unlock exclusive resources

    Dive into member-only toolkits, guides, and practical resources designed to support your work.

Grow as a Professional

Shape the future

Volunteer on a committee and help guide the member experience while making a lasting impact.

Find your community

Join a Shared Interest Group to connect with professionals who share your passions.

Accelerate your career

Explore opportunities and resources in the ASHG Career Center.

Your Guide to AJHG Access

Access Instructions

If you do not have a login, complete these steps first. This is a one-time action.

  1. Navigate to the AJHG homepage.
    Select ‘Register’ in the top right-hand corner.
    a. Use your preferred email and enter the required information to register.
    b. Do not select ‘Sign in via your organization’

Follow these steps to login once you have registered:

  1. Navigate to the AJHG homepage.
  2. Click ‘Login’ in the top right-hand corner.
    a. Do not select ‘Sign in via your organization’
  3. Once you’re logged in, your name will appear in the top right-hand corner.

If you have never claimed your access to AJHG before, you will need to complete these steps before you can access the journal. This is a one-time action.

  1. Scroll down to the bottom of the AJHG homepage and under ‘Access’ select the ‘Claim’ option.
  2. Select the name ‘The American Journal of Human Genetics’
  3. Enter your Member ID in the ‘Account Number’ field and your last name.
  4. You will receive a ‘Claim Activation Successful’ message.
  5. You can now access the journal.

Having Trouble with Access?

If you have trouble accessing AJHG, please contact our journal support, ussocieties@elsevier.com.

Contact Support

Information About Your Membership

  • Membership runs on a calendar year (January – December), so be sure to join/renew early to enjoy a full year (or two!) of benefits and community.
  • If your membership is on Auto-Renew and you want to change it to a Manual Renewal, you can do so by toggling off the ‘Auto-Renew’ option on your Subscriptions page.
  • You can update your payment method on file at any time here.

Need Help? Here's Who to Contact

ASHG’s Annual Meeting and CME/CEU

meetings (at) ashg (dot) org

Advocacy

policy (at) ashg (dot) org

Membership

membership (at) ashg (dot) org

Workshops, webinars, symposiums, and podcasts

digitalprograms (at) ashg (dot) org

DNA Day Essay Contest

dnaday (at) ashg (dot) org

Anything else you might need help with

society (at) ashg (dot) org