American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG)

Submit your proposal for Featured Symposia or Interactive Workshops before the holiday rush! Present your research on topics that excite you and engage the #humangenetics & #genomics community. Get ahead of the January 20 deadline—submit today: https://bit.ly/3MgrxxW #ASHG

Our December issue is online! Check out the latest #genetics & #genomics research, review, and discussion!
www.cell.com/issue/S0002-...

🎉 It’s #GivingTuesday—a day to celebrate generosity! Your gift supports travel awards so early career scientists can attend our annual meetings—their launchpad to learn, connect & lead in #humangenetics. Every donation makes an impact! Donate today: https://bit.ly/4iiRZTz #ASHG

🚨Happening TOMORROW: Genetics Diagnosis & Rare Disease Virtual Symposium! Join for:
✔Expert insights
✔Approaches for faster diagnoses
✔Six CME credits upon completion
Don’t wait—register today: learning.ashg.org/products/gen... #ASHG @ki.se @uwdeptmedicine.bsky.social @uwgenome.bsky.social

You're more than members—you're partners in discovery! ✨ This holiday season, we're thankful to our #ASHGMembers for their dedication to fueling progress in human genetics & genomics all year long. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey. #ASHG #HumanGenetics #Thankful

YouTube video by HumanGeneticsSociety The Virtual Symposium shows how research is making data sharing faster & improving diagnoses!

The Virtual Symposium on Dec. 2-3 shows how research is making data sharing faster & improving diagnoses. Speaker Nara Sobreira, MD, PhD, gives a preview of her talk on the diagnosis odyssey. To see her full talk, register now: bit.ly/4oPdyh3

🎥Discover what’s in store: youtu.be/f0PP2Ih1w68 #ASHG

Innovation doesn't happen alone—it happens together! Spark conversations leading to future advancements in the field at #ASHG26. Submit your proposal for a Featured Symposium or Interactive Workshop.🗓️Deadline = 1.20.26. Let’s shape the future—together: https://www.ashg.org/annual-meeting-2026/ #ASHG

Paraprofessionals, this webinar is for you! Our webinar on 1/27 highlights four innovative programs in genomics competency training. Join to analyze these training programs & assess how partnerships contribute to curriculum development & implementation: learning.ashg.org/products/exp... #ASHG

🚨Big News!🚨
Our keynote lineup for the ASHG Genetic Diagnosis & Rare Disease Virtual Symposium is here!
Dec 2: @ahrensnicklas.bsky.social & @kiranmusunuru.bsky.social
Dec. 3: Helene Cederroth & Eric Klee
You won't want to miss their insights shaping rare disease genetics: bit.ly/3WVd6l2 #ASHG

Lead the next conversation in #HumanGenetics! Submit a proposal for Featured Symposia or an Interactive Workshop for the chance to redefine discussions on model organisms, clinical care, ethical AI, & more. Help shape what’s next—Submit by Jan 20, 2026: https://www.ashg.org/annual-meeting-2026/

Breaking: New Perspective Released. Published in @ajhgnews.bsky.social, we provide a policy analysis highlighting the importance of responsible data sharing in human genetics and genomics research to build sustainable partnerships and a cohesive information ecosystem: www.ashg.org/advocacy/per...

A National Biobank Framework for Rare Diseases: Standardized Infrastructure and Cross-Institutional Collaboration Accelerating Translational Innovation in China This study presents a national framework for a rare disease biobank in China, integrating 446 institutions through standardized infrastructure and secure data sharing. Uniting clinical, molecular, and...

Fragmented infrastructure & biospecimen scarcity stunt progress in rare disease research. @hggadvances.bsky.social latest article presents a digital platform that standardizes biospecimen protocols & enables ethical data/specimen sharing: www.cell.com/hgg-advances... #ASHG

Circulating proteins play crucial roles in complex diseases, yet pQTL studies in non-European populations remain limited. A new study in @ajhgnews.bsky.social uncovers protein associations w/ Arctic-enriched variants, underscoring the value of genomics in diverse populations: bit.ly/447lYYI #ASHG

New Webinar: This Wednesday, join speakers Jorge Barista da Rocha, PhD, and Jane Loveland, PhD, as they explore the @ensembl.org genome browser and provide practical skills beyond the traditional reference genome. Register here: bit.ly/432kP4b #ASHG #HumanGenetics @gencodegenes.bsky.social

Register for our Genetic Diagnosis & Rare Disease Virtual Symposium—where cutting-edge strategies meet real-world impact.
Perfect for experts in:
🔹Bioinformatics
🔹Genetic Counseling & more
Plus, earn 6 CME credits!
🔗 bit.ly/3WVd6l2 #ASHG @ki.se @uwdeptmedicine.bsky.social @uwgenome.bsky.social

Using the ancestral recombination graph to study the history of rare variants in founder populations This study statistically traces the transmission history of rare alleles within genealogies to impute carrier status and regional allele frequencies. It uses the approach to find that imputed carriers...

Authors of @ajhgnews.bsky.social's latest article use ancestral recombination graph inference to trace the history of rare variants in Quebec. This approach could be used to inform rare disease screening programs across founder populations: www.cell.com/ajhg/abstrac... #ASHG #HumanGenetics

It's #GeneticCounselorAppreciationDay!🧬 We recognize the incredible impact of #geneticcounselors who bring clarity, compassion, & expertise to patients navigating #genomics. Be part of the celebration—check out these National Society of Genetic Counselors events: www.nsgc.org/Education-an... #ASHG

STARTING NOW: Join our webinar exploring the intersection of science communications & education. Learn to:
🔹Foster dialogue around genetics
🔹Address pressing ethical concerns
🔹Design inclusive science engagement

Register: bit.ly/4o6KLnt @profdasgupta.bsky.social
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This #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth we honor the legacy and contributions of Indigenous Peoples in shaping the field of human genetics and genomics research. Together, we build a collaborative and resilient scientific community that moves the field forward. #ASHG

You attended the sessions; now it’s your turn to lead one at #ASHG26. Submit your Featured Symposium or Interactive Workshop proposal by January 20, 2026! We're looking for key breakthroughs in #AI, #GeneticCounseling, #PrecisionMedicine & more. 🔗 https://www.ashg.org/annual-meeting-2026/ #ASHG

Our November issue is out!
Check out the latest human #genetics & #genomics research
👉 www.cell.com/ajhg/current

The Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium’s consensus-based framework for assigning allele function The Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium (CPIC) is dedicated to integrating pharmacogenetic testing into clinical practice by developing and disseminating peer-reviewed, evidence-based ...

The pharmacogenetics community needs transparent, evidence-based gene-drug guidelines. @ajhgnews.bsky.social' latest article outlines @cpicpgx.org’s framework to assign allele function & encourages global feedback to boost clinical adoption: www.cell.com/ajhg/abstrac... #ASHG

Joanna Melia, MD

🚨Starting in 1 HOUR!
Don’t miss the November Journal Club from speaker Joanna Melia, MD, as she discusses the evidence (published in @hggadvances.bsky.social) supporting a role for manganese dyshomeostasis in carriers of a common missense variant, SLC39A8/ZIP8. 🔗 bit.ly/43dqtAF

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4 exciting virtual events are coming — the first is TOMORROW!👀Here's the lineup:
➡️11/5 – Journal Club on Aberrant N-glycosylation
➡️11/12 – Impactful Science Communication
➡️11/19 – Ensembl Genome Browser
➡️12/2-3 – Rare Disease Symposium
Register: https://learning.ashg.org/ #ASHG

Join us for the November Journal Club!

📅 November 5, 12 PM U.S. ET
Featuring Joanna Melia, MD, @hggadvances.bsky.social author, register now to participate in the discussion on Aberrant N-glycosylation as a potential therapeutic target in ZIP8 variant carriers.

🔗 bit.ly/4p6VvCX
#ASHG

How to create personalized gene editing platforms: Next steps toward interventional genetics How do we go from a single individual receiving a personalized gene-editing therapy to a future of “interventional genetics” in which such therapies are the standard of care? First and foremost: regul...

Can personalized treatment become the standard of care? Just published in @ajhgnews.bsky.social, @kiranmusunuru.bsky.social, MD, PhD, and @ahrensnicklas.bsky.social, MD, PhD, explore their vision for the future of interventional genetics: www.cell.com/ajhg/fulltex... #ASHG #HumanGenetics

How to create personalized gene editing platforms: Next steps toward interventional genetics How do we go from a single individual receiving a personalized gene-editing therapy to a future of “interventional genetics” in which such therapies are the standard of care? First and foremost: regul...

🚨Online NOW!!
📄How to create personalized gene editing platforms: Next steps toward interventional genetics
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 @ahrensnicklas.bsky.social & @kiranmusunuru.bsky.social

Genetics is transforming lives—but communication is key. Join our webinar to explore how to engage communities, promote understanding, and advocate for justice in genomics.

📅November 12
Register now: learning.ashg.org/products/mee...
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On-demand #ASHG25 content is now available for purchase! Perfect for attendees AND those who couldn’t join us in person—watch select sessions anytime, anywhere.

Get discounted access by joining/renewing your membership. Secure your package now: https://bit.ly/4nXHNlv #ASHG

🚨Coming in December: Dive into our Genetic Diagnosis & Rare Disease Virtual Symposium! From detecting complex structural variants to accelerating time-to-diagnosis with integrative genomics—this event is packed with innovation. Reserve your place now: learning.ashg.org/products/202...