American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG)
@geneticssociety.bsky.social
🧬Founded in 1948, the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) is the primary professional membership organization for #humangenetics specialists worldwide.
www.ashg.org
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🚨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
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
November 21, 2025 at 4:22 PM
🚨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
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/
November 20, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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...
November 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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...
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
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...
www.cell.com
November 20, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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
November 19, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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
November 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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
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
November 14, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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
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
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
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...
www.cell.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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
November 13, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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
#ASHG
🔹Foster dialogue around genetics
🔹Address pressing ethical concerns
🔹Design inclusive science engagement
Register: bit.ly/4o6KLnt @profdasgupta.bsky.social
#ASHG
November 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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
#ASHG
🔹Foster dialogue around genetics
🔹Address pressing ethical concerns
🔹Design inclusive science engagement
Register: bit.ly/4o6KLnt @profdasgupta.bsky.social
#ASHG
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
November 12, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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
November 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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
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Our November issue is out!
Check out the latest human #genetics & #genomics research
👉 www.cell.com/ajhg/current
Check out the latest human #genetics & #genomics research
👉 www.cell.com/ajhg/current
November 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Our November issue is out!
Check out the latest human #genetics & #genomics research
👉 www.cell.com/ajhg/current
Check out the latest human #genetics & #genomics research
👉 www.cell.com/ajhg/current
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
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 ...
www.cell.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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
🚨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
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
November 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🚨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
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
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
➡️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
November 4, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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
➡️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
📅 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
October 31, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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
📅 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
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...
www.cell.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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
Reposted by American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG)
🚨Online NOW!!
📄How to create personalized gene editing platforms: Next steps toward interventional genetics
🧑🤝🧑 @ahrensnicklas.bsky.social & @kiranmusunuru.bsky.social
📄How to create personalized gene editing platforms: Next steps toward interventional genetics
🧑🤝🧑 @ahrensnicklas.bsky.social & @kiranmusunuru.bsky.social
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...
www.cell.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:03 PM
🚨Online NOW!!
📄How to create personalized gene editing platforms: Next steps toward interventional genetics
🧑🤝🧑 @ahrensnicklas.bsky.social & @kiranmusunuru.bsky.social
📄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...
#ASHG
📅November 12
Register now: learning.ashg.org/products/mee...
#ASHG
October 28, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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...
#ASHG
📅November 12
Register now: learning.ashg.org/products/mee...
#ASHG
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
Get discounted access by joining/renewing your membership. Secure your package now: https://bit.ly/4nXHNlv #ASHG
October 24, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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
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...
October 21, 2025 at 5:20 PM
🚨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...
#ASHG25 may be over, but the learning continues:
🖥️ On-demand access to recorded sessions is coming soon!
Learn at your pace, anytime, anywhere. Stay tuned for details! #ASHG #HumanGenetics
🖥️ On-demand access to recorded sessions is coming soon!
Learn at your pace, anytime, anywhere. Stay tuned for details! #ASHG #HumanGenetics
October 18, 2025 at 8:21 PM
#ASHG25 may be over, but the learning continues:
🖥️ On-demand access to recorded sessions is coming soon!
Learn at your pace, anytime, anywhere. Stay tuned for details! #ASHG #HumanGenetics
🖥️ On-demand access to recorded sessions is coming soon!
Learn at your pace, anytime, anywhere. Stay tuned for details! #ASHG #HumanGenetics
That’s a wrap on #ASHG25!
In just 5 days, we:
🧬Showcased groundbreaking science
🤝Sparked powerful connections
🏆Celebrated excellence
📸Captured unforgettable moments
Thank you for the energy, ideas, and inspiration. We look forward to seeing you in Montreal, CA for #ASHG26!
In just 5 days, we:
🧬Showcased groundbreaking science
🤝Sparked powerful connections
🏆Celebrated excellence
📸Captured unforgettable moments
Thank you for the energy, ideas, and inspiration. We look forward to seeing you in Montreal, CA for #ASHG26!
October 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
That’s a wrap on #ASHG25!
In just 5 days, we:
🧬Showcased groundbreaking science
🤝Sparked powerful connections
🏆Celebrated excellence
📸Captured unforgettable moments
Thank you for the energy, ideas, and inspiration. We look forward to seeing you in Montreal, CA for #ASHG26!
In just 5 days, we:
🧬Showcased groundbreaking science
🤝Sparked powerful connections
🏆Celebrated excellence
📸Captured unforgettable moments
Thank you for the energy, ideas, and inspiration. We look forward to seeing you in Montreal, CA for #ASHG26!
AI is transforming #humangenetics & genomics research. Head to the Distinguished Speakers Symposium to explore the breakthroughs & the ethical challenges of implementing AI systems in research.
Don’t miss this powerful closing session of #ASHG25!📲 https://bit.ly/474ALFu #ASHG
Don’t miss this powerful closing session of #ASHG25!📲 https://bit.ly/474ALFu #ASHG
October 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
AI is transforming #humangenetics & genomics research. Head to the Distinguished Speakers Symposium to explore the breakthroughs & the ethical challenges of implementing AI systems in research.
Don’t miss this powerful closing session of #ASHG25!📲 https://bit.ly/474ALFu #ASHG
Don’t miss this powerful closing session of #ASHG25!📲 https://bit.ly/474ALFu #ASHG