Press Releases

2008

ASHG 2008 Annual Meeting Press Releases:

November 11-15, 2008

 

• Advancing Genetic Disease Treatments and Pharmacogenetics: From Scientific Discovery to Medical Delivery

  November 14, 2008

  • Press Release

   

• ASHG Ancestry Testing Statement and Recommendations: Guidelines for Understanding the Issues and Implications Involved

  November 13, 2008

  • Webcast

  • Press Release

  • ASHG Ancestry Testing Statement

     

• Genome-Wide Association Studies and the 1000 Genomes Project: Implications and Clinical Applications

  November 13, 2008

  • Webcast

  • Press Release

 

• The American Society of Human Genetics Honors Haig H. Kazazian as 2008 Allan Award Recipient
  ASHG Press Release - Oct 15, 2008

   

• The American Society of Human Genetics Hosts 58th Annual Meeting: World’s Top Genetic Scientists Present Latest Research Advances at ASHG 2008 Meeting in Philadelphia
  ASHG Media Alert - Oct 7, 2008

 

 

Roderick McInnes Named as President-Elect of ASHG for 2010
ASHG Press Release - Oct 23, 2008
 

AAAS, FDLI Sponsor Landmark Meeting on Personalized Medicine
PR Newswire - June 3, 2008

• ASHG’s Letter of Support: ASHG Supports the American Academy of Arts & Sciences ARISE Report—“Advancing Research in Science and Engineering: Investing in Early-Career Scientists and High-Risk, High-Reward Research”

• Read the full-text ARISE Report on AAAS’ Web site

NIH Expands National Consortium Dedicated to Transforming Clinical and Translational Research
NIH News - May 29, 2008
 

Francis S. Collins to Step Down as Director of National Human Genome Research Institute

NIH News Release - May 28, 2008

 

President Bush Signs Landmark Genetic Nondiscrimination Information Act Into Law

Coalition for Genetic Fairness/ASHG Press Release - May 21, 2008

 

U.S. Congress Passes Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act: House Approval Brings Historic Bill One Step Closer to Signing
Coalition for Genetic Fairness/ASHG Press Release - May 1, 2008

 

House Passes Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
Coalition for Genetic Fairness - May 1, 2008

 

American Society of Human Genetics Hosts Third Annual DNA Day Essay Contest, Supports Genetics Education Efforts
ASHG Press Release - Apr 25, 2008

 

Genetic Scientists Applaud U.S. Senate Passage of The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act

ASHG Press Release - Apr 24, 2008

 

Genetic Scientists Anticipate U.S. Senate Passage of Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act

ASHG Press Release - Apr 23, 2008

 

Study Demonstrates that Misconceptions About Genetics Remain Prevalent in U.S. Science Classrooms
ASHG Press Release - Apr 9, 2008

 

2007

Final Update from San Diego
San Diego Convention Center - Nov 1, 2007

 

San Diego Convention Center Open for Business; Staff, Attendees Mobilize in Wake of Fires; Attendees are Encouraged to Come for the Convention, Stay for the Vacation
PR Newswire - Oct 27, 2007

ASHG 2007 Annual Meeting Press Releases:
Oct 23-27, 2007

• The American Society of Human Genetics 57th Annual Meeting

• Beaudet Receives Award for Human Genetics Research

• Pre-Conference Press Briefings Overview

• Genetic and Environmental Factors Increase Risk of Preterm Birth

• The Tale of the Telomeres: Facts in the “Theory” of Evolution

• Gold Mine of Gene Discovery Yields “Good Cholesterol” Gene

• Genetic Advances in Cardiovascular Disease Announced

• New Studies Shed Light on Parkinson Disease

• Bipolar Disorder and ADHD: Could There Be a Connection?

Mayo Clinic Study Points to a Possible Biomarker for Colon Cancer in People 50 and Under: Study to be Presented at the ASHG 2007 Annual Meeting
EurekAlert! - Oct 27, 2007
 

American Society of Human Genetics' Meeting Showcases NHGRI Research
NIH/DIR News - Oct 2007
 

American Society of Human Genetics Releases Policy Statement on Direct-To-Consumer Genetic Testing
Genetics & Public Policy Center - Aug 15, 2007
 

Maynard Olson Receives $500,000 Gruber Genetics Prize and Turns to Bacterial Evolution in our Bodies
Gruber Foundation - Jul 28, 2007

Cell Press Announces New Partnership with The American Society of Human Genetics
EurekAlert! - Jun 14, 2007
 

American Society of Human Genetics and Applied Biosystems DNA Day Essay Contest
EurekAlert! - Apr 25, 2007

American Society of Human Genetics Applauds House Passage of Genetic Nondiscrimination Legislation (GINA)
ASHG Press Release - Apr 25, 2007

National DNA Day Commemorates Completion of Human Genome Project
NIH News - Apr 25, 2007
 

Applied Biosystems Celebrates National DNA Day
FinancialWire - Apr 25, 2007

Fifth National DNA Day to Showcase Genomic Discoveries and Careers
NIH News - Mar 26, 2007

 

2006

National DNA Day Essay Contest and Survey Highlight Need for Genetic Science Education
PR Newswire - Apr 25, 2006

Genomic Researchers Head to New England Schools for National DNA Day: Celebration Encourages Exploration of Genomic Careers
NIH News - Apr 17, 2006

 

Geneticists Bring Their Passion to U.S. Classrooms on DNA Day, April 25th
EurekAlert! - Feb 22, 2006

 

2000-2005

International Consortium Completes Map of Human Genetic Variation
NIH News - Oct 26, 2005

NHGRI Director Receives Award from American Society of Human Genetics
NIH/DIR News - Oct 24, 2005

American Society of Human Genetics Announces Prestigious Award Winners
Medical News Today – Aug 5, 2005

Robert H. Waterston, a Pioneer and Leader in Gene Mapping and DNA Sequencing, Wins International Genetics Prize
PR Newswire/Peter Gruber Foundation - Jun 28, 2005

Students to Chat Online with Leading Genome Researchers for National DNA Day: Virtual Celebration Encourages Exploration of Genomic Careers
NIH News - Apr 5, 2005
 

Nussbaum Named ASHG President
NIH Record - Apr 6, 2004

NHGRI Scientist Named 2004 President-Elect of American Society of Human Genetics
NIH News - Oct 2002

Human Genome Project Honored by American Society of Human Genetics' Allan Award
NIH News - Oct 2000