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Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society
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The EMGS was founded in 1969 by distinguished scientists Drs. Alexander Hollaender, Joshua Lederberg, James Crow, James Neel, and others to provide a forum to support scientists in the field of environmental mutagenesis.
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Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society @emgsus.bsky.social · 6d
🚨 #EMGS Elections 2025 are here!
Vice President-Elect, Treasurer, Secretary & 5 Councilor positions are on the ballot.

📖 Review candidate bios
🗳️ Cast your vote today

Your voice shapes the future of EMGS! #EMGS

VOTE NOW: emgs-us.org/page/2025emg...
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Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society @emgsus.bsky.social · 9d
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind conference experience at the upcoming Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society (EMGS) Virtual Annual Meeting: Advancing Exposure Science: From Mechanisms to Risk, October 12-14, 2026!
SNEAK PEEK: Check out our upcoming symposia topics!
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Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society @emgsus.bsky.social · 13d
The #EMGS 2025 Mentor/Mentee Matchmaking program is underway! This program is designed for EMGS members to get involved in mentorship!

All members, at any career stage, are welcome to join as a mentor, mentee, or both!

Learn More: emgs-us.org/general/cust...
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Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society @emgsus.bsky.social · 14d
#EMGS celebrates #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth (Sept 15–Oct 15). We honor the scientists and leaders shaping discovery, like Dr. Vanesa Gottifredi, Argentinian researcher advancing our understanding of DNA damage response and cell-cycle regulation!
Learn More: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanesa_...
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Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society @emgsus.bsky.social · 15d
Congratulations to our #EMGS2025 Best Oral Presentation Award Winners!

Best Student Oral Presentation
1st Place (Tied): David Schuster and Abigayle Vito
2nd Place: Foster Jacobs

Best Early Career Investigator Oral Presentation
1st Place: Elijah Newcomb
2nd Place: Lindsay Volk
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Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society @emgsus.bsky.social · 16d
In 2025, #EMGS will be electing a Vice President-Elect, Treasurer, Secretary, and five Councilors. #EMGS members: check out the candidate biographies and submit your vote today!

VOTE NOW: emgs-us.org/page/2025emg...
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Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society @emgsus.bsky.social · 21d
This week, #EMGS is celebrating ⚗✨National Postdoc Appreciation Week✨🔬 and recognizing the incredible work and contributions of postdoctoral researchers!

#PostdocAppreciationWeek #ThankAPostdoc #AcademicLife #EMGS #postdoc #mentorship #scientist
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Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society @emgsus.bsky.social · 28d
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind conference experience at the next #EMGS Annual Meeting: Advancing Exposure Science: From Mechanisms to Risk, held virtually, October 12-14, 2026!
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Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society @emgsus.bsky.social · 28d
We hope our attendees enjoyed the 56th Annual Meeting of the EMGS and we hope to see you at our Virtual Annual Meeting next year!
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Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society @emgsus.bsky.social · 28d
Today’s Germ Cell and Heritable Effects SIG meeting features an open discussion of top global issues and SIG elections.
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Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society @emgsus.bsky.social · 28d
Today’s DNA Repair SIG meeting features an open forum discussion of topics such as Novel technologies to study DNA repair in vivo and DNA repair at the intersection of epigenetics and chromatin biology!
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Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society @emgsus.bsky.social · 28d
Congratulations to our #EMGS2025 Best Poster Award Winners!

DNA Repair: Alexandra Carpenter and Theresa Heidenreich
Basic or Applied: Fei Qu

Student 1st: Millie Coombes
Student 2nd: Spencer Thompson and Nicholas Cheng

ECI 1st: Matt Schaich
ECI 2nd: Kayla Farrell
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Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society @emgsus.bsky.social · 28d
Thank you to our #EMGS2025 Sponsors! This meeting would not be possible without your support!
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Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society @emgsus.bsky.social · 28d
Dr. Lydia Contreras is kicking off our final day of #EMGS2025 scientific programming with her virtual keynote lecture on "Molecular Marks of Susceptibility Under Environmentally-Induced Oxidative Stress: How Do Cells Manage Transcriptional Reprogramming to Cope?"
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Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society @emgsus.bsky.social · 28d
SECI and first time EMGS meeting attendees!
Today is the last day of the #EMGS2025 Annual Meeting! Complete your submission for the EMGS QUEST by September 12th for a chance to win an Amazon gift card!
Start the Quest: form.jotform.com/251895711320...
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Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society @emgsus.bsky.social · 29d
Our #EMGS2025 off-site event at Radio Social features food, fun, and our #EMGS bowling competition!
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Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society @emgsus.bsky.social · 29d
Congratulations to our #EMGS2025 Service Award recipient, Jaclyn Goodrich!
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Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society @emgsus.bsky.social · 29d
Congratulations to our #EMGS2025 Samuel H. Wilson Award for Studies on DNA Repair Winner, Mark Hedglin!
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Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society @emgsus.bsky.social · 29d
Congratulations to our #EMGS2025 Emerging Leaders and Development Award recipient, Bambarendage Pinithi Upekka Perera!
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Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society @emgsus.bsky.social · 29d
In conjunction with the Midwest DNA Repair Symposium #EMGS would like to congratulate our 2025 Emerging Scientist Award Winner, Marta Markiewicz-Potoczny!
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Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society @emgsus.bsky.social · 29d
Today’s Genomics and Data Sciences SIG meeting features a short talk and a captivating discussion of current top global issues!
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Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society @emgsus.bsky.social · 29d
Today’s Mutagenic Mechanisms and Assessments SIG meeting features a short talk by Dr. Paul W. Doetsch and an open forum discussion of exciting topics!
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Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society @emgsus.bsky.social · 29d
Thank you to our #EMGS2025 Platinum Sponsor: The Health and Environmental Sciences Institute. This meeting would not be possible without your support!
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Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society @emgsus.bsky.social · 29d
Our #EMGS2025 EMGS Award Lecturer, Dr. Dana Dolinoy, is starting off day four of #EMGS2025 with a fantastic talk on "Toxicoepigenetics and the Use of piRNA for Precision Environmental Health Research"!
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Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society @emgsus.bsky.social · Sep 8
Today’s #EMGS2025 Networking Lounge, sponsored by the EMM Editorial Board, features a selection of wines from the Casa Larga Vineyards & Winery, charcuterie, and an opportunity to chat with your peers!