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Dear EMGS Members,
Happy Spring. I am excited about the newly expanded In Vivo Mutagenesis SIG to now include mechanistic science under the new title “Mutagenic Mechanisms and Assessment”. This
expansion will help achieve a better balance in SIG membership and will facilitate interactions
among our members working to advance fundamental scientific knowledge and to apply this
knowledge toward interventions that improve human health and protection from environmental
hazards.
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Commitment to supporting our members and the communities we serve
The Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society (EMGS) is dedicated to understanding and mitigating the impacts of environmental exposures on the genome to protect human health through high-quality, broad and encompassing leadership in research, professional development, and collaboration. To attain this objective, each member is asked to maintain high ethical standards, recognizing a duty to share this knowledge with the public, and be a thoughtful advocate for environmental health.
The EMGS recognizes scientific achievements of our membership and aims to foster career development and advancement for every one of our members. The EMGS is committed to supporting all members, irrespective of background or their path into science. The global scientific community is a broad and vast society of individuals, all of which should feel welcome to participate in EMGS activities. Collectively, our range of experiences, perspectives, and expertise strengthens our society and drives innovative and impactful discoveries. As an EMGS member, your voice matters. EMGS is committed to providing mentorship, networking opportunities, and resources to help all members thrive. Your contributions are valued, and we will continue to cultivate an environment of respect that encourages professional growth for all members.
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CALLS TO ACTION IN SUPPORT OF SCIENCE
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REGISTER FOR EMGS 2025 - EARLY BIRD EXTENSION
EXTENDED DEADLINE: MAY 31, 2025
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The deadline for early bird registration for the 56th Annual Meeting of the EMGS: Genomic Health Innovations, Perspectives, and Progress Blooms in the Flower City has been extended to May 31, 2025.
We look forward to sharing our 2025 program with you, featuring four keynote lectures, four platforms, and twelve symposia! View our program and we hope to see you in Rochester this fall!
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Register by May 31st for
these Regular Registration Fees!
Regular Member: $525
Early Career Investigator Member: $300
Student Member: $200
Emeritus: $200
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EMGS 2025 CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
EXTENDED DEADLINE: MAY 31, 2025
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The abstract submission deadline for the 2025 Annual Meeting has been extended to May 31, 2025. Accepted abstracts submitted prior to the extended deadline
will be published in a special issue of the Society’s journal,
Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis. Late breaking abstracts will be accepted through August 15th.
Please note that abstracts will be collected through Oxford Abstracts and you will need to complete an Oxford Abstracts profile on your initial submission.
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IMPORTANT DATES
February 1: Abstract Collection Opens
February 1: Early Bird Registration Opens
May 31: Early Bird Registration Deadline
May 31: Abstract Submission Deadline
(Late Breaking Abstracts Deadline: August 15)
May 31: Travel Award Application Deadline
August 8: Hotel Reservation Deadline
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APPLY FOR THE 2025 STUDENT & EARLY CAREER INVESTIGATOR TRAVEL AWARDS
EXTENDED DEADLINE: MAY 31, 2025
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The EMGS is proud to offer student and early career investigators the opportunity to apply for our SECI travel awards, which will
provide partial support to attend the 56th EMGS Annual Meeting, Sept. 6-10, 2025, in Rochester, NY. Travel awards are based primarily on merit, and applicants must be members of EMGS
prior to the award application deadline. Membership can be obtained at any time via the EMGS website. Click the button below to learn more.
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APPLY FOR THE 2025 SAMUEL H. WILSON AWARD FOR STUDIES ON DNA REPAIR
EXTENDED DEADLINE: MAY 31, 2025
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The Samuel H. Wilson Award for Studies on DNA Repair was created in honor of Samuel H. Wilson to provide career advancement opportunities for the next generation of environmental health scientists: Sam Wilson Award (emgs-us.org).
The awardee will be invited to give an oral presentation in a Symposium or Platform session during the 2025 EMGS Annual Meeting
and will be awarded a $500 travel stipend, two nights hotel and registration for the meeting.
Application Materials:
- Abstract (250 words max) This must be submitted to both the annual meeting abstract collection form
and the Sam Wilson Award Application.
- List of up to 10 published papers as corresponding author
- A statement written by the applicant (500 characters, including spaces) describing their teaching experience.
- A statement written by the applicant (500 characters, including spaces) describing their mentorship experience.
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Telomere-to-telomere human genomes and germline mutational processes.
Evan E. Eichler
Department of Genome Sciences and Howard Hughes Medical Institute, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
The complete resolution of genetic variation is critical to our understanding of mutational processes underlying both disease and evolution. Previous estimates of mutation rates and the discovery of de novo mutations (DNMs) have been limited to the most accessible regions of our genome.
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BOOK YOUR STAY FOR EMGS 2025
Reservation Deadline: August 8th
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Don't forget to book your room at the conference hotel, Hyatt Regency Rochester!
EMGS is able to offer convention space due to our contract with the hotel for a room block
and lower rates. Staying at the Hyatt Regency Rochester
will not only be the most convenient location for you to attend the meeting, but it
will also help fulfill our room block commitment!
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2025 EMERGING LEADERS DEVELOPMENT AWARD RECIPIENT: DR. BAMBARENDAGE PERERA
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The future of EMGS rest in the hands of our early career investigators, who will define the directions we take and galvanize the next generation of our membership base. Early Career Investigators who have recently transitioned to independence, and who are committed to developing their roles as leaders within the EMGS, are invited to apply for the Emerging Leaders Development Award (ELDA).
Recipients of this award receive a commitment to cover their costs to attend up to three Annual Meetings over a five-year period. In exchange, recipients must maintain active and engaged
membership in EMGS.
This year's Emerging Leaders Development Award recipient is Dr. Bambarendage Pinithi Upekka Perera. Dr.
Perera is an accomplished epigeneticist at the University of Michigan, engaging in dynamic, interdisciplinary research that bridges molecular biology, toxicology, and epigenetics.
She has contributed twenty-two publications to this field. Dr. Perera's research explores non-coding RNA (ncRNA) and other epigenetic factors as biomarkers for environmental exposures,
focusing on pregnancy and maternal-fetal interaction.
Dr. Perera has also served as a faculty advisor and mentor for graduate students and trainees in her role at the University of Michigan, and as a research faculty member, she has acted as an instructor of record for the Environmental Health Sciences Professional Development Course (p1-p2).
Congratulations Dr. Bambarendage Perera!
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Are you seeking new job opportunities or aiming to enhance your professional network? Is your organization currently seeking new staff members?
EMGS members can submit and explore job postings and resumes in the EMGS Career Center! It's easy to submit and there are no fees for our members to advertise. Non-members can promote 30, 60, or 90-day job postings at a small fee.
All new job seeking and hiring opportunities will also be advertised here in future issues of the EMGS Newsletter!
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READ THE LATEST ISSUE OF EMM
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Read Volume 66, Issue 3 (March 2025) of Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis now!
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Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis publishes original research articles on environmental mutagenesis in six general areas of: mechanisms of mutagenesis, genomics, DNA damage, replication, recombination, and repair, as well as public health and DNA technology. Subsumed under these areas are subject matters that are appropriate for inclusion in EMM.
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Re‐Evaluating Acceptable Intake: A Comparative Study of N‐Nitrosomorpholine and N‐Nitroso Reboxetine Potency
Shaofei Zhang, Jennifer Cheung, Jakub Kostal, Adelina Voutchkova-Kostal, and Maik Schuler
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Zhang et al. employ experimental and computational data to derive the potential risk posed by nitrosamine drug impurities
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Dr. Bambarendage Perera
University of Michigan
Growing up in Sri Lanka, I was raised to be an independent thinker who was always curious about nature. While learning molecular biology in high school, I questioned how the environment impacted health. At the age of 17, I moved to the US to pursue higher education in molecular biology and soon obtained a general education diploma (GED) to attend the Delgado Community College, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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MEMBER RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT
DR. MARIAROSARIA DE ROSA
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OGG1 and MUTYH repair activities promote telomeric 8-oxoguanine induced senescence in human fibroblasts
Authors: Mariarosaria De Rosa, Ryan P. Barnes, Ariana C. Detwiler, Prasanth R. Nyalapatla, Peter Wipf & Patricia L. Opresko
Telomeres are protective structures at the ends of chromosomes that safeguard genomic integrity and are essential for continuous cellular replication. DNA damage at telomeres poses a unique threat to genome stability, given the guanine-rich nature of telomeric sequences and their vulnerability to oxidative stress.
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Oxidative DNA Damage and Repair: Impacts and methods of detection
Presented by the DNA Repair & Mutagenic Mechanisms SIG
June 10, 2025 at 11:30 AM - 4:05 PM EST
This WOW highlights the impact of oxidative stress on key DNA processes and genome stability through a half day event that includes a technical workshop, keynote talk, and additional talks selected from abstracts from trainees.
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The Art of Advocacy: Crafting Persuasive Letters
Presented by the Women in the EMGS SIG
June 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Ever wondered what makes a recommendation or nomination letter truly stand out — how to be the best advocate for yourself, your colleagues, and your students? Join us for an interactive WEMGS WOW focused on writing effective letters of recommendation and award nominations. This session will feature insights from leaders across academia, industry, and government, who will share practical strategies for crafting impactful, persuasive letters. Our panel will tackle common questions and pitfalls, and address how to recognize and avoid bias in letter writing. In addition, attendees will gain valuable guidance for navigating the award nomination process, with tools to help successfully nominate peers and celebrate the accomplishments of fellow EMGS members.
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The EMGS is now on BlueSky!
Follow us @emgsus.bsky.social for the society's latest news, member highlights, and upcoming events!
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Remember to like and share!
Your support is vital in spreading the word about EMGS.
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Special welcome to New Regular EMGS Members a 50% discount for your first year of membership.
Members of the EMGS receive:
- A discounted subscription rate for the society scientific journal Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis
- Recognition of your peers.
- Opportunities to collaborate with fellow members through our committees and Special Interest Groups.
- Free registration for a variety of webinars hosted by our Special Interest Groups.
- Reduced registration rates for our annual meetings.
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2025 EMGS Program Chair
