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American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 11h

Ripple effects from the U.S. gov’t shutdown are hitting federal workers, researchers & public health. To protect scientific progress, Congress must pass a short-term CR. Urge your reps to end the shutdown & restore science funding: https://takeaction.io/ashg/ongoing-government-shutdown/ #ASHG

Ongoing Government Shutdown

On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, the U.S. government shut down. This has already caused significant disruptions for federal employees, researchers, and the broader public health system, and these impact...

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American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 1d

📍Save your Spot! Coming in November: two exciting webinars you won’t want to miss—
🗓️11/12 | Meeting the Moment: Impactful Science Communication & Education on Genetics
🗓️11/19 | Exploring Genes and Variants in Human Pangenome Assemblies
Register: https://learning.ashg.org/ #ASHG

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American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 2d

@ajhgnews.bsky.social sat with Julie-Alexia Dias, MSc, in the latest "Inside AJHG" to discuss her recently published paper, “Evaluating multi-ancestry genome-wide association methods: statistical power, population structure, and practical implications.”➡️ ashg.org/ajhg/inside-... #ASHG #humangenetics

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Gen Wojcik @genandgenes.bsky.social · 2d

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If you are going to #ASHG25, check out the line-up!

This is perfect if you are a trainee who needs to network but has no idea how to do it. Instead of trying to corner someone at the posters (which is stressful!), schedule a slot and sit down for 15 minutes to chat!

Gen Wojcik @genandgenes.bsky.social · 2d

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American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 5d

Missing #ASHG25 doesn’t mean missing out! GenomeCast is your LIVE front-row seat to the science, stories, and insights erupting during our time in Boston. What's to gain:
✅Live broadcast
✅App access for live Q&A and eposters

Register Now: meetings.ashg.org/event/ASHG25... #ASHG #HumanGenetics

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American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 5d

To identify carriers of C9orf72 repeat expansion alleles, a major cause of ALS and FTD, the authors of the latest @hggadvances.bsky.social article developed a LASSO-based genome-wide DNA methylation predictor. Learn more: www.cell.com/hgg-advances... #ASHG #HumanGenetics #GeneticsDiscoveries

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The American Journal of Human Genetics @ajhgnews.bsky.social · 6d

Our October issue is online! Check out the latest human #genetics & #genomics research!
www.cell.com/ajhg/current

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American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 5d

@ajhgnews.bsky.social latest study uncovers regulatory splicing elements & implicates RNA-binding proteins hnRNPF & hnRNPAB in VHL exon 2 regulation. The authors highlight limitations of current prediction tools & provide insights into VHL-related molecular pathogenesis: www.cell.com/ajhg/abstrac...

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American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 7d

⏰ TODAY at NOON ET, we’re giving you all the details you'll need to make your #ASHG25 experience in Boston one to beat! Join our webinar for:

✅Pro tips on navigating the event
✅Live Q&A
✅Must-have resources

Register now: learning.ashg.org/products/ash... @renatopolimanti.bsky.social #ASHG

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American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 12d

Experience the breakthroughs in #humangenetics & genomics for yourself at the #ASHG25 Exhibit & Poster Hall! What makes it a must-stop:
🔹300+ companies
🔹Expert insights
🔹Hands-on tech
🔹Free samples & more!

🗓️Oct 15–17 | 9:30 AM–4:30 PM
Register: https://bit.ly/46dWz0Z #ASHG

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American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 12d

Experimental analysis of pre-mRNA splicing is a valuable tool in reclassifying variants of uncertain significance. @hggadvances.bsky.social latest article assesses the limitations of in silico mRNA splicing prediction tools: bit.ly/4pCGyt4 #ASHG #HumanGenetics #GeneticsDiscoveries #GeneticsEducation

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American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 13d

@vijayganesh.bsky.social, @maggie-arriaga.bsky.social, & co. of @ajhgnews.bsky.social latest article highlights RNA sequencing in rare disease diagnosis using a transcriptome-wide approach to detect minor spliceosome disorders & generate variant-to-function interpretations. #ASHG #HumanGenetics

Transcriptome-wide outlier approach identifies individuals with minor spliceopathies

RNA sequencing in rare disease is conventionally used to resolve the effect of a variant on a single gene. Here, we apply a transcriptome-wide approach to detect disorders of the minor spliceosome. Th...

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American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 16d

🎥First time at #ASHG25? You’re not alone!
Join our upcoming webinar to hear from ASHG volunteers on how to navigate the ASHG 2025 like a pro—from badge pick-up to networking tips.
🎟️ Register now & get your questions answered live!
🔗 https://bit.ly/3VrkgNl #ASHG #HumanGenetics

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American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 19d

From trainees to faculty—#ASHG25 is a hub for career growth at every stage, offering opportunities to:
✅Meet & hire colleagues
✅Learn something new

Register today: https://bit.ly/46dWz0Z
Plan your career fueling schedule: https://bit.ly/4gr4ATV
#ASHG #HumanGenetics

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American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 19d

That’s a wrap on #RallyMedRes! We’re inspired by the energy, stories, and collective commitment to advancing medical research from the hundreds of participants nationwide. Missed Hill Day? You can still make your voice heard: https://www.ashg.org/advocacy/take-action/ #ASHG #FundNIH

ASHG Member Kristen Lancaster, MD, FAAP in front of the U.S. Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.

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American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 20d

Today is the #RallyMedRes Hill Day in DC! We join nearly 500 advocates nationwide uniting to tell Congress: #FundNIH for sustained, predictable support — giving hope to millions fighting life-threatening & chronic conditions.

Add your voice: https://bit.ly/48kDHyI
#ASHG

Brendan Lee, MD, PhD (left), Sara Tishkoff, PhD (middle), Anthony Wynshaw-Boris, MD, PhD, MD, PhD (right)

Sara Tishkoff, PhD (left), Brendan Lee, MD, PhD (middle), Anthony Wynshaw-Boris, MD, PhD, MD, PhD (right)

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Sarah Tishkoff, PhD @sarahtishkoff.bsky.social · 21d

Proud to participate in #RallyMedRes to advocate for biomedical research funding together with over 400 participants from 39 states. Inspiring speeches by Senator Tammy Baldwin and Katie Couric about the critical importance of NIH funding for basic research that leads to cures for disease. #FUNDNiH

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American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 21d

Happy Postdoc Appreciation Week!

In honor of this, we are asking PIs to tell us why their postdoc is awesome. Tag your postdocs to show them how much you appreciate them!

#MyPostdocIsAwesomeBeacuse #ASHG #HumanGenetics #NPAW2025 #NationalPostdocAppreciationWeek

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American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 26d

🗓️Our Sept. 18 Virtual Workshop will prepare you to confidently use ISCN 2024! Are you a lab scientist, clinical geneticist, or genomics pro? This workshop will teach you how to describe complex numerical & structural abnormalities. Claim your seat: https://bit.ly/42neCPQ #ASHG

American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 26d

GWAS uncovers the biological connection between SSRIs & psychiatric traits. @hggadvances.bsky.social's latest article highlights the utility of medication-based phenotypes for exploring psychiatric trait heterogeneity & reveals distinct genetic architectures: www.cell.com/hgg-advances... #ASHG

American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 27d

Overall adiposity & tissue-specific fat accumulation are associated w/ altered risk of cardiometabolic disease & mortality. @ajhgnews.bsky.social's latest article identifies genes linked w/ fat accumulation, including SLTM, PPARG, & COL5A3: https://bit.ly/46hofRB #ASHG @ceclindgren.bsky.social

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American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 27d

🚨Today’s the day!

At NOON, receive hands-on guidance from @opentargets.org to navigate the updated Platform features, including variant, study, and credible set pages, which support advanced genetic analysis use cases. Join us at 12 pm U.S. ET for the demonstration: bit.ly/45yYxJe #ASHG

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American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · 28d

⏰ Just a few hours left! Join Yuchen Zhou, MS in today’s Journal Club at 12pm ET to hear how Variational Autoencoder models using multimodal AI are advancing genetic prediction of cardiovascular traits. Don’t miss it: learning.ashg.org/products/mul... #ASHG #GeneticsEducation

American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · Sep 8

🚨Last chance alert: Reduced #ASHG25 rates end tomorrow at 5 PM U.S. ET! Your registration connects you with thousands of #humangenetics and genomics professionals worldwide, sparking collaborations, insights, & unforgettable experiences. Save now: meetings.ashg.org/event/ASHG25... #ASHG

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American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) @geneticssociety.bsky.social · Sep 5

On Sept 11, join us for a webinar introducing the newly updated @opentargets.org Platform - now with the most comprehensive genetic evidence.

This webinar will:
✅Showcase its new features
✅Highlight its advances in #humangenetics research and drug discovery

Register: https://bit.ly/45yYxJe #ASHG