American Society of Human Genetics to Host 60th Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, on Nov. 2-6, 2010

American Society of Human Genetics to Host 60th Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, on Nov. 2-6, 2010

World's top genetic scientists to present latest research findings at ASHG 2010 Meeting, on Nov. 2-6, at DC Convention Center


The world's top scientists and clinicians in the human genetics field will gather in Washington, DC, to present their latest research findings at the American Society of Human Genetics 60th Annual Meeting (http://www.ashg.org/2010meeting), from Tuesday, November 2, through Saturday, November 6, 2010, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.

Founded in 1948, the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) is the primary professional membership organization for human genetics specialists worldwide, representing nearly 8,000 researchers, academicians, clinicians, genetic counselors, nurses and others with a special interest in this area. The Society's Annual Meeting is the world's largest gathering of human genetics professionals and a forum for renowned experts in the field to share their latest research results.

With more than 260 platform and plenary presentations, 2,828 posters, 24 invited sessions and special symposia, as well as press briefing events that will be webcast to the media, the ASHG 2010 Annual Meeting will provide journalists with significant information about cutting-edge developments in human genetics and genomics research. In addition, nearly 250 U.S. and international exhibitors will offer an unprecedented opportunity to view the latest advances in genetics-related products and services derived, in part, from work presented at previous ASHG meetings.

PRESS REGISTRATION INFORMATION & GUIDELINES

The ASHG 2010 Annual Meeting is open to print, online and broadcast news media, as well as health, medical and science reporters, and freelance writers on a verifiable assignment from an established news source. Complimentary meeting registration will be available to members of the media who provide appropriate press credentials and identification. Press attendees are strongly encouraged to pre-register online for the 2010 meeting in advance; however, we also continue to offer onsite press registration in the ASHG Press Office as well (located on the first level of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in Room 102B).*

To pre-register to attend the ASHG 2010 meeting as a member of the media, please complete the online press registration application form at: http://www.ashg.org/2010meeting/pages/press_register.shtml

For more information about ASHG's press guidelines, policies, and online press registration for the 2010 Annual Meeting, as well as details about this year's press briefing sessions, webcasts, speakers and experts available for interview, and other special media events and opportunities at the meeting, please visit: http://www.ashg.org/2010meeting/pages/press.shtml

ABOUT THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HUMAN GENETICS

Founded in 1948, the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) is the primary professional membership organization for human genetics specialists worldwide. The nearly 8,000 members of ASHG include researchers, academicians, clinicians, laboratory practice professionals, genetic counselors, nurses and others with a special interest in human genetics. The Society's mission is to serve research scientists, health professionals and the public by providing forums to: (1) share research results through the Annual Meeting and in The American Journal of Human Genetics (AJHG); (2) advance genetic research by advocating for research support; (3) educate future genetics professionals, health care providers, advocates, teachers, students and the general public about all aspects of human genetics; and (4) promote genetic services and support responsible social and scientific policies. For more information about ASHG, please visit http://www.ashg.org.

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*Please note that all onsite press registrants will be required to provide appropriate media credentials and identification to ASHG Press Office staff before receiving a press badge to access meeting events.