Press Releases

Published: Thursday, October 3, 2019, 12:30 p.m. U.S. Central Time Media Contact: Nalini Padmanabhan, 301.634.7346, press@ashg.org ROCKVILLE, MD – Thousands of genomics and genetics researchers, professors, doctors, genetic counselors, nurses, and others from around the world will gather in Houston, Texas, October 15-19, for ASHG 2019, to share their latest research about the benefits of... Read More

Published: Monday, September 23, 2019, 12:30 p.m. U.S. Central Time Media Contact: Nalini Padmanabhan, 301.634.7346, press@ashg.org Flynn Brings 20 Years of Communications Experience, Innovation, Management ROCKVILLE, MD – Kara Flynn has been named senior director, public engagement, communications, and marketing of the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG). This is a new position that will... Read More

Published: Thursday, September 5, 2019, 11:00 a.m U.S. Central Time Media Contact: Nalini Padmanabhan, 301.634.7346, press@ashg.org Society Affirms Importance of Shared Genetic Data for Medical Advancement ROCKVILLE, MD – The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) today affirmed the crucial role of genetic and genomic data sharing to advance medicine and health research, and asserted... Read More

Published: Monday, August 12, 2019, 3:00 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Ann Klinck, 301.634.7342, press@ashg.org WHEN: Tuesday to Saturday, Oct. 15-19, 2019 WHERE: George R. Brown Convention Center 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010 HOW: Advance press registration (recommended, and complimentary for eligible press): https://new.ashg.org/2019meeting/pages/press_registration.shtml Press policies and guidelines: https://new.ashg.org/2019meeting/pages/press_guidelines.shtml Hotel reservations:... Read More

Published: Monday, July 29, 2019, 12:30 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time Media Contact: Nalini Padmanabhan, 301.634.7346, press@ashg.org President-elect Gail Jarvik, Three New Directors to Take Office in January 2020 ROCKVILLE, MD – The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) is pleased to announce the election of Gail P. Jarvik, MD, PhD, as ASHG’s 2020 President-elect; and... Read More