{
  "id": 14991186,
  "title": "ASHG 2026 Awards Honor Achievements in Research, Education, and More",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/ashg-2026-awards-honor-achievements-in-research-education-and-more",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-16T16:27:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GEN Biotechnology",
    "slug": "gen-biotechnology",
    "url": "https://www.genengnews.com/topics/omics/ashg-2026-awards-honor-achievements-in-research-education-and-more/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) is set to honor seven recipients of its 2026 Professional Awards during their upcoming meeting, acknowledging their outstanding contributions in human genetics and genomics research, education, mentorship, and public service. ASHG President Susan A. Slaugenhaupt praised the awardees for their work in advancing science and serving society, highlighting their impact on various fields including molecular oncology, immunogenomics, and precision medicine. Among the recipients, Yusuke Nakamura, MD, PhD, is being honored with the ASHG Lifetime Achievement Award for his pioneering contributions to APC and colorectal cancer genetics, as well as his leadership in the International HapMap Project and the creation of BioBank Japan, which have built the global infrastructure for precision medicine. The ASHG Leadership Award will be presented to Aravinda Chakravarti, PhD, for his foundational contributions to population genetics, statistical genetics, and the study of complex diseases, including his work on the genetic mutation involved in cystic fibrosis.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}