American Society of Human Genetics
It serves research scientists, health professionals, and the general public by providing forums to: The ASHG Annual Meeting is the oldest and largest international human genetics conference worldwide.The meeting features invited presentations from the world's leading geneticists, along with a variety of symposia, workshops, and other abstract-driven sessions focusing on the most important and recent developments in basic, translational, and clinical human genetics research and technology.It also offers exhibitors the opportunity to interact with attendees and promote their services, products, and new technology, including state-of-the-art medical and laboratory equipment, and computer software designed to enhance genetics research and data analysis.[2] The society's highest honor, awarded annually since 1961, is the William Allan Award, established in memory of the physician William Allan to recognize substantial and far-reaching scientific contributions to human genetics, performed over a sustained period of scientific inquiry and productivity.Since 2007, the Society has organized the annual DNA Day Essay Contest for high school students.