Press & Media

With more than 1,800 attendees, 90+ exhibitors, and the presentation of the latest science, advances and management approaches via invited sessions, oral abstract and poster presentations, the ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting is recognized as the educational and networking event in the rapidly evolving field of medical genetics and genomics and its integration into healthcare.  Stay up-to-date on the latest news and information about the ACMG Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting by joining our press list.

Registration

Eligible media representatives may register for complimentary access to all sessions and events. Click here for information on press registration, or contact Kathy Beal, Director of Public Relations at 301-238-4582 or kbeal@acmg.net for more information and the Registration Code for Press and Media.

Founded in 1991, the American College of Medical Genetics advances the practice of medical genetics and genomics by providing education, resources and a voice for more than 1400 biochemical, clinical, cytogenetic, medical and molecular geneticists, genetic counselors and other healthcare professionals committed to the practice of medical genetics. ACMG’s activities include the development of laboratory and practice standards and guidelines, advocating for quality genetic services in healthcare and in public health, and promoting the development of methods to diagnose, treat and prevent genetic disease. Genetics in Medicine, published monthly, is the official ACMG peer-reviewed journal. ACMG’s website (www.acmg.net) offers a variety of resources including Policy Statements, Practice Guidelines, Educational Resources, and a Find a Geneticist tool. The educational and public health programs of the American College of Medical Genetics are dependent upon charitable gifts from corporations, foundations, and individuals. The ACMG Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is a community of supporters and contributors who understand the importance of medical genetics and genomics and genetic counseling in healthcare.  Established in 1992, the ACMG Foundation supports the American College of Medical Genetics’ mission to “translate genes into health” by raising funds to promote the profession of medical genetics and genomics to medical students, to support the development of practice guidelines for practicing physicians, to advance the awareness and understanding of medical genetics and genomics in the general public, and much more.