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Wishing everyone a spook-tacular Halloween! 👻

Whether you’re celebrating or just enjoying a well-earned weekend, we hope it’s a wickedly wonderful one!
October 31, 2025 at 4:15 PM
We're live at #ASHG2025!

Don't forget to check out SMaHT member presentations, happening this week.
October 15, 2025 at 4:14 PM
We're headed to #ASHG2025 in Boston!

SMaHT members will be sharing their latest research and insights throughout the week; don't miss their presentations!

See who's presenting ⬇️
October 8, 2025 at 6:40 PM
We’re bringing SMaHT science to #ASHG2025!

Check out the list of network presentations below.

We'll see you in Boston!
September 25, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Every consortium has a story...

Ours began with a shared goal: to better understand somatic mosaicism and its impact on human health. Together, we’re building a foundation of knowledge and resources to support discoveries that can shape the future of medicine.

www.SMaHT.org
September 17, 2025 at 6:49 PM
SMaHT is headed to #ASHG25!

Join us in Boston, October 14 - 18, where members of the network will present throughout the meeting, sharing insights on somatic mosaicism and the future of human genetics.

See you there!
September 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
“It’s changing how we think about aging and development…”

Shadi Z., PhD, shares how somatic mosaicism reveals patterns of tissue function and aging.

Watch more from the SMaHT Network Q&A: youtube.com/@smahtnetwork
August 6, 2025 at 3:53 PM
The 2025 SMaHT Annual Meeting brought together researchers from across the network and the globe. 🌎

A wonderful few days of collaboration, conversation, and connection.

To hear directly from SMaHT members: www.youtube.com/@smahtnetwork
July 18, 2025 at 12:37 PM
🎬 Volume 2 of the SMaHT Network Q&A is here!

In this edition, SMaHT members weigh in on major challenges in somatic mosaicism research, how the network is addressing them, and why this work matters for understanding human health.

Find the latest Q&A on our YouTube! - www.youtube.com/@SMaHTnetwork
July 11, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The SMaHT marker paper is now live in @nature.com 🧬

This landmark study characterizes somatic variation across 19 tissue types from 150 nondiseased donors, laying the groundwork for future discoveries in health, aging, and disease.

Read the full paper: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
July 3, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Coming soon in @nature.com ...

The SMaHT marker paper officially goes live on July 3rd. From 19 tissue types and 150 donors, this work lays the foundation for understanding somatic variation across the human body and its role in health, aging, and disease.

Stay tuned!
July 1, 2025 at 2:53 PM
🎉 A big congratulations to our Early Career Researcher Pilot and Feasibility Awardees!

👏 Yilei Fu, Phd – Sedlazeck Lab
👏 Cheuk-Ting Law – Burns Lab
👏 Yang "Young" Zhang – Zong Lab
👏 Ellion Swanson – Stergachis Lab
👏 Andy Russell, Phd – Chen Lab
👏 Hang Su – Broad Institute
June 17, 2025 at 8:11 PM
🚨 Calling all structural variant wranglers!

Join us August 27–29 at Baylor College of Medicine with Rice University for the 7th Pan-Structural Variation Hackathon in the Cloud.

🗓️ Save the date: August 27–29
📍 Baylor College of Medicine + Cloud
🔗 Learn more: fritzsedlazeck.github.io/blog/2025/ha...
June 10, 2025 at 1:32 PM
This upcoming #WorldEnvironmentDay, we’re highlighting how SMaHT is advancing science in ways that support both human health and sustainability.

By deepening our understanding of somatic mosaicism, SMaHT is helping to drive more precise diagnoses and support a more efficient healthcare system. 🌱🌍
June 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
SMaHT is transforming our understanding of how somatic mosaicism in human cells influences biology and disease, one initiative at a time.

From groundbreaking studies to new technologies, we’re building the foundation for a deeper, more accurate picture of human health.
May 28, 2025 at 1:30 PM
What is somatic variation?

SMaHT is building the first large-scale, systematic catalog of somatic variation to better understand how these DNA changes shape human health and disease.
May 8, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The SMaHT team embodies the powerful mission of advancing our understanding of somatic mosaicism.

From tissue collection to technology development and data analysis, each team plays a vital role in ensuring the network’s work is thoughtful, collaborative, and impactful.
April 25, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Collaboration is how we establish and conquer our common goals. April 1-4 in Cambridge, MA, we’re coming together to advance the GA4GH Road Map and shape the future of genomics.

We look forward to next week and to fostering partnerships and advancing common goals. 🎉
March 27, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Stay connected with the SMaHT Network!

Find all our social media links in one place. Follow, like, and subscribe to stay up to date on the latest from the network.

Find our Linktree at: linktr.ee/smahtnetwork
March 20, 2025 at 1:39 PM
🗓️ The deadline to register for in-person attendance at GA4GH Connect is Wednesday, March 18!

Join us April 1-4 in Cambridge, MA to collaborate, share insights, and help shape the future of the GA4GH Roadmap. We’ll see you there!

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March 13, 2025 at 4:16 PM
GA4GH April Connect 2025 is 31 days away!

April 1–4 in Cambridge, MA, join the SMaHT network along with the GA4GH community in our common goal of advancing the GA4GH Road Map and shaping future developments.

In-person registration closes on March 18!
broadinstitute.swoogo.com/connect25bos...
February 28, 2025 at 7:52 PM
The SMaHT network is facilitating research to uncover how somatic mosaicism shapes human biology and disease.

The journey starts with the research, and we’re well on our way to transforming our understanding of these complex genetic changes.
February 25, 2025 at 7:47 PM
SMaHT's ELSI team ensures that ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) guide the donation experience while promoting inclusive genomic research.

By engaging with families, communities, and scientists, our ELSI team works passionately to address gaps in genetic research.
February 12, 2025 at 6:04 PM
💙 Our donor families are at the heart of SMaHT. 💙

We’ve created a dedicated resource to support and inform those who make this vital research possible.

Learn more at donorfamilies.smaht.org.
February 6, 2025 at 5:55 PM
We’re excited to announce the launch of our Donor Families website!

This website was designed to provide donor families with information about the SMaHT project, their invaluable involvement, and access to support resources.

Visit the website to take a look! donorfamilies.smaht.org
January 27, 2025 at 5:20 PM