Dear early career genetic epidemiologists: The IGES Young Investigator Committee is looking for new members! It's a fun group, low time commitment, and a great way to network with peers while supporting trainees around the world. Apply here by Dec 31st: geneticepi.org/yic_position-o…

If you are an early career researcher looking for opportunities to serve on a professional committee in the field of genetic epidemiology, open positions for IGES committees are available. More info on committees & application process: geneticepi.org/yic_position-o… IGES

Abstract submissions for the European Mathematical Genetics Meeting are open! Deadline February 2nd, looking forward to seeing your proposals. Meeting is in Brest, France, 8-9 April emgm2025.sciencesconf.org

Due to an arctic blast, UTHealth Houston activities will shift to remote learning/work on Tues., Jan. 21, & Wed., Jan. 22. Stay safe and check UTHealth Houston's emergency updates for changes/details: uthealthhoustonemergency.org.

EMGM2025 abstract deadline extended – 09/02 (final). Conference 8-9 April, Brest, France. Everything statistical and population genetics, genetic epidemiology, bioinformatics… Invited speakers: Céline Bon, Beatriz Cuyabano, Garrett Hellenthal. emgm2025.sciencesconf.org

ASHG is concerned about the cuts to NIH-funded research support, its impacts on biomedical research, & the effect on local, state, and national economies. We join our advocacy partners to ensure essential progress is not stalled. Read our statement: ashg.org/publications-n… #ASHG

ASHG is deeply troubled by the recent layoffs at a number of agencies. The impact on scientific progress and innovation is profound and alarming. Read our statement: ashg.org/publications-n…

They found a loop hole around the court order to unfreeze NIH funds. Grant review panels cannot be registered with the HHS now and so grants can't be reviewed and hence can't be disbursed. Stalling will have very serious long term consequences. thetransmitter.org/funding/federa…

Five years of work, one big question: Which has a greater impact on aging—our environment or our genes? I'm excited to share our paper published today in Nature Medicine, demonstrating the major role of the #exposome in shaping mortality and #aging. nature.com/articles/s4159…

🎉Congratulations to our incredible #DNADay25 winners — your words inspired, educated, & wowed us! Well done to our honorable mentions for their perspectives & creativity. You all made this year’s contest truly amazing. Read the winning essays now → ashg.org/discover-genet… #ASHG

🚨Abstracts are OPEN!🚨 Presenting your research at #ASHG25 provides these three benefits: ✅ Showcase your work ✅ Connect with experts ✅ Earn recognition 🗓️ Deadline → June 9, 5 PM U.S. ET 🔗 ashg.org/meetings/2025m… #ASHG #HumanGenetics

By analyzing AllofUsResearch data, Mateus H. Gouveia and colleagues from AJHG' latest article reveal that self-reported race is a poor proxy for genetic ancestry. These findings have major implications for the study of health disparities: cell.com/ajhg/fulltext/… #ASHG

From 1 July, researchers funded by the NIH will be required to make their scientific papers available to read for free as soon as they are published in a peer-reviewed journal. Here’s Nature’s guide on what researchers need to know. go.nature.com/4lx3OGl

If you are attending #IGES2025 plan on wearing our Cologne limited edition Tshirts or Sweatshirts! 😎 Order yours here 👇 bonfire.com/iges-2025 Proceeds go directly toward supporting IGES and mission.

I spoke with an NIH program officer yesterday who said that, given the massive 44% cut planned for NIH, they were only planning to award about 12 new grants before the end of the year, which are mainly ones in the 1st and 2nd percentile, so the 3 grants we had with good scores

Happy Birthday to Rosalind Franklin—the brilliant scientist behind the discovery of DNA’s structure! We’re celebrating her legacy today with a fun trivia challenge in our IG Stories. Join us to test your knowledge & honor this legend! 📲 👉 ASHG #ASHG #HumanGenetics

The Houston #Walk2EndAlz will be on Nov 8 at the TMC Helix Park! UTHealth Houston School of Public Health will be participating. You can contribute to our fundraising for Alzheimer's Association: 👉lnkd.in/gfDd8ud8 And join our team here: 👉lnkd.in/g3xC4VXA Thanks for your continuous support 💜

Lots of delays, but it seems I made it! Boston, happy to be back even with rainy and chilly weather. 💜 If you are attending #ASHG25, I'd be happy to chat! I will also be presenting a poster (1096F) on Friday afternoon. Come stop by!