ASHG: Mona Miller

Jul 24, 2023

The American Society of Human Genetics said that Mona Miller will be stepping down from her role as CEO following the ASHG 2023 Annual Meeting in November. Miller has served as CEO for six years. ASHG said it will execute a plan to ensure full continuity through the executive transition, and that a search committee, chaired by President-elect Bruce Gelb, will pursue and select a permanent replacement for Miller.

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