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About American Society of Human Genetics
The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG), founded in 1948, is the primary professional membership organization for human genetics specialists worldwide. The Society’s nearly 8,000 members include researchers, academicians, clinicians, laboratory practice professionals, genetic counselors, nurses and others who have a special interest in the field of human genetics. Our members work in a wide range of settings, including universities, hospitals, institutes, and medical and research laboratories. Our mission is to advance human genetics in science, health, and society through excellence in research, education, and advocacy. ASHG serves research scientists, health professionals, and the public by providing forums to: -- Share research results at annual meetings and in The American Journal of Human Genetics -- Advance genetic research by advocating for research support -- Enhance genetics education by preparing future professionals and informing the public -- Promote genetic services and support responsible social and scientific policies Connect with ASHG members and the broader human genetics community in our LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/142742
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Presence & Recognition
American Society of Human Genetics is hosting a Journal Club webinar on responsible biomedical data sharing, emerging risks, and strategies to support research while reducing potential harms
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Presence & Recognition
American Society of Human Genetics hosted a plenary program at the 2026 American Society of Human Genetics conference featuring researchers Jesse Engreitz and Alexej Abyzov sharing discoveries and insights on human genetics and genomics.
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Presence & Recognition
American Society of Human Genetics sat with Kimberley Anderson, PhD, in the latest Inside AJHG to discuss her recently published paper, “Androgens mediate sexual dimorphism in Pilarowski-Bjornsson syndrome.”
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Research & Knowledge
American Society of Human Genetics published the research work of author and researcher Zeynep Coban-Akdemir in AJHG.
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Research & Knowledge
American Society of Human Genetics published an article in The American Journal of Human Genetics introducing IsoRanker, a long-read transcriptome sequencing framework that prioritizes functionally relevant variants by detecting genes and isoforms with outlier expression, allelic imbalance, and/or nonsense-mediated decay.
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Presence & Recognition
American Society of Human Genetics is hosting the Intelligent Genome: Powered by AI virtual learning opportunity on Sept. 24-25.
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Presence & Recognition
American Society of Human Genetics is hosting a Journal Club webinar on Sept. 9 featuring Maya Sabatello, LLB, PhD, and Ellen Wright Clayton, MD, JD, authors of a recent AJHG paper titled “Navigating data sharing in research.”
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