American Society of Human Genetics

Hear from ASHG volunteers on how to navigate the Annual Meeting as a first-time attendee or trainee. We will cover a range of topics, from badge pick-up to networking opportunities and how to make the most of your experience. You will also have the opportunity to ask your questions during a Q&A period. Overview of Webinar: Summarize helpful tips and tricks for ASHG Annual Meeting attendees, especially those who are first-time attendees.

Posted By: HGG Advances Each month, the editors of Human Genetics and Genomics Advances (HGG Advances) interview researchers who have published work in the journal.

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, September 9, 2026, 2:00pm U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Evelyn Mantegani, +1 (240) 833-2014, press@ashg.org Rockville, Md. – The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) members have elected Wendy Chung, MD, PhD, a globally recognized leader in human genetics and genomics, as the 2027 ASHG president-elect. Her election reflects both her extraordinary contributions to advancing genomic medicine and her longstanding commitment to the Society and its mission.

Posted By: The American Journal of Human Genetics, AJHG Each month, the editors of The American Journal of Human Genetics interview an author of a recently published paper. This month, we check in with Kimberley (X: @Kimberley1A) to discuss her recent paper “Androgens mediate sexual dimorphism in Pilarowski-Bjornsson syndrome.” Kimberley Anderson, PhD AJHG: What motivated you to start working on this project?

We will discuss benefits and emerging challenges in sharing biomedical research data. We will draw on experiences from the Electronic Medical Records and Genomics (eMERGE-IV) Network and consider the ethical, legal and social issues that arise. Overview of Presentation: Sharing of biomedical research data offers significant benefits for scientific discovery but must be balanced against potential harms.

The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) congratulates the 2026 recipients of the Society’s prestigious prizes in human genetics. Read the full press release announcing the 2026 winners. Yusuke Nakamura, MD, PhD ASHG Lifetime Achievement Award Aravinda Chakravarti, PhD ASHG Leadership Award Wendy Chung, MD, PhD ASHG Scientific Achievement Award Rebecca Ahrens-Nicklas, MD, PhD ASHG Early Career Award Roxanne Khamsi ASHG Advocacy Award Robbee Wedow, PhD ASHG Education Award Nancy B.

For Immediate Release: Thursday, August 13, 2026, 1:00pm U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Evelyn Mantegani, press@ashg.org Rockville, Md. – The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) is pleased to recognize seven recipients of its 2026 Professional Awards for their outstanding achievements in human genetics and genomics research, education, mentorship, and public service.

Posted By: The American Journal of Human Genetics, AJHG Each month, the editors of The American Journal of Human Genetics interview an author of a recently published paper. This month, we check in with Thorkild (@thorkildterkelsen.bsky.social) to discuss his recent paper “Position effect at the SOX3 locus by an interchromosomal insertion causes hereditary spastic paraplegia.“ Thorkild Terkelsen, PhD AJHG: What motivated you to start working on this project?

Join us virtually September 24–25 for The Intelligent Genome: Powered by AI, a two-day symposium exploring how artificial intelligence and machine learning are accelerating discovery for human genetics and genomics professionals worldwide. Connect with leading experts, explore real-world applications, and gain actionable insights through interactive discussions and expert-led presentations. September 24 and 25, 9:30 AM–3:00 PM ET. Attendees will be eligible to claim 6 CE / 6 CEU.

Adelaide Tovar, PhD, will present her HGG Advances paper on how massively parallel reporter assay (MPRA) design can alter enhancer activity across the same set of fragments. She and co-authors found that using a tissue-specific promoter in MPRAs instead of a generic housekeeping promoter can enhance detection of activity from tissue-specific regulatory elements. Overview of Presentation: Our study examined MPRA design effects on activity of type 2 diabetes-associated regulatory elements.