It’s almost time once again for The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Annual Meeting, one of the most anticipated global events in the genetics and genomics community. The ASHG Annual Meeting brings together ASHG members and scientists from around the world to share groundbreaking research and explore potential collaborations.
Here’s what you need to know about this year’s gathering at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO, November 5-9.
General Topics
A wide range of topics will be featured in symposium, plenary, platform, and poster sessions throughout the 5-day event, including:
- Genome sequencing and analysis
- Genetic variation and disease
- Precision medicine development
- Clinical genetics and genomics
- ene editing/engineering
- I/ML, bioinformatics, and computational biology
- Ethical, legal, and social implications of genetic research
Key Speakers and Sessions
ASHG is the perfect forum to learn from leading genomics scientists, and there are two headlining events you won’t want to miss. Attendees to the Presidential Symposium will hear from renowned geneticists on the topic of “Mendelian traits: Thinking about Complexity in the World of “Simple” Genetics,” a deep dive into the paradigm of the “simple” genetic trait. Speakers include:
- Stanislav Y. Shvartsman, PhD – Princeton University
- Athena Starlard-Davenport, PhD – University of Tennessee Health Science Center
- Gregory Radick, PhD – University of Leeds
The Distinguished Speakers Symposium will feature “The Promise and Payoff of Human Genetics and Genomics: Paths from Bench to Bedside,” with four leaders in the field sharing their journey in therapeutic development, from discovery to implementation. The experts include:
- Crystal Y. Lumpkins, PhD, MA – Huntsman Cancer Institute
- David Goldstein, PhD – Actio Biosciences, Inc.
- Heather Hampel, MS, CGC – City of Hope National Medical Center
- David Altshuler, MD, PhD – Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
In addition to these plenary sessions, nearly 3,000 posters showcasing the latest genomics research will be on display throughout the event. Be sure to attend the educational workshops and career development sessions to expand your skills and meet with industry leaders in the exhibitor hall to see the newest technologies and services.
Networking Events
The ASHG Annual Meeting is known for its excellent networking opportunities, so make plans to meet up with a colleague for coffee in the exhibit and poster hall or connect with other attendees at interactive workshops, sponsored luncheons, industry education sessions, and after-hours social events. Be sure to connect with exhibitors, like our partners at Broad Clinical Labs, FYR Diagnostics, and SeqCenter, to learn about their unique technologies and services.
Meet with Samba Scientific at ASHG 2024
At Samba Scientific, we always look forward to connecting with colleagues and clients at ASHG. Our team will be attending again this year, and we would love the opportunity to meet and discuss your B2B marketing needs.
We help you reach your marketing goals using a wide range of services that include:
- Strategic marketing planning
- Event marketing and lead generation
- Conference support
- Design and video services
- Scientific content creation
- Web development
- Inbound digital marketing and SEO optimization
- Ad management
Whether you’re looking to launch a new product, increase brand awareness, or generate leads, we can provide the expertise and support you need.
We invite you to schedule a meeting with our team at ASHG 2024 using the links below:
Jason Amsbaugh, Founder & CEO: Schedule a meeting
Jenna Gallegos, Director of Scientific Marketing: Schedule a meeting
Kaley Mientkiewicz, Senior Account Manager: Schedule a meeting