55th EMGS ANNUAL MEETING

September 7-11, 2024

Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel
888 E Tahquitz Canyon Way
Palm Springs, CA, 92262

Join us in Palm Springs! For 55 years the Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society (EMGS) has brought together academic, industrial, and governmental scientists interested in how environmental factors affect the genome and produce adverse health effects.

2024 ANNUAL MEETING SNEAK PEEK

Get ready for an immersive experience at the upcoming Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society (EMGS) Annual Meeting! Get a sneak peek into the exciting lineup of keynotes and workshops that will shape this year's event below.

Keynote Speakers:

Philip Hanawalt
Stanford University
Why is DNA double-stranded?: The emergence of the field of genomic maintenance

Ting Wang
Washington University
The Human Pangenome Project

Qi Chen
University of Utah
Understanding the ‘sperm RNA code’ for epigenetic inheritance with emerging tools

2024 EMGS ANNUAL MEETING SPONSORSHIP

The 54th Annual Meeting of the Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society offers organizations sponsorship opportunities at various levels.  As a sponsor, you will have access to a diverse audience of scientists, researchers, students, and industry leaders. You will have the opportunity to network, engage in meaningful conversations, and share your company’s vision with a global community. The EMGS Annual Meeting offers a unique and exciting opportunity to showcase your brand, build new relationships, and gain visibility among leaders in the field.

Our sponsors will engage with attendees through a variety of channels, including networking events, sponsored symposia, workshops, and keynote presentations. Our meeting offers a prime opportunity to increase brand awareness and recognition, and generate new business leads.

We invite you to explore these opportunities and learn more about how your company can contribute to the success of the 2023 EMGS Annual Meeting.

EMGS President's Letter, Dr. Stephanie Smith-Roe

Dear Members and Stakeholders,

It’s that time of year again to renew your EMGS membership or to become a member!

The EMGS is pleased to offer a 50% discount on regular memberships to non-members who are joining EMGS for the first time.  This discounted membership ($81.50) is valid through December 2024.  Student and Early Career Investigator memberships continue to be offered at the low cost of $28.00 or $38.00, respectively.  Please note that the grace period for membership renewal will end on March 31, 2024.

The Executive Board recently made the decision to charge non-members approximately 25 – 30% more for annual meeting registration, beginning in 2024 with our meeting in Palm Springs, California. This policy aligns the EMGS with the practices of other national scientific societies. If you aren’t already a member and plan to attend the 2024 annual meeting, this would be a good time to get your first-year discount and ensure that you enjoy the member benefit of a reduced registration fee!

Karen Vasquez
Vice President-Elect

Amy Michelle Whitaker
Councilor

Bennett Van Houten
Councilor

Jesse J. Salk
Councilor

Shan Yan
Councilor

Catherine Gibbons
Councilor

ToxPi: Visual Analytics for Communicating Integrated Models from Environmental Health and Toxicology
Presented by Applied Genetic Toxicology SIG

January 10, 2024 at 11:00 AM Eastern

The ToxPi (Toxicological Prioritization Index) framework provides tools for integrating, visualizing, and communicating complex data sets. ToxPi was originally developed for assessing the relative toxicity of multiple chemicals or stressors by synthesizing complex toxicological data to provide a single comprehensive view of the potential health effects. It continues to be used for profiling chemicals and has since been applied to other types of “sample” entities, including geographical data (e.g. comparative ranking of county-level Covid-19 risk and historical PFAS exposure profiling) and other profiling applications. This informal seminar will provide an introduction to the ToxPi methodology and survey recent applications in risk assessment and decision-support. It will then tour through new methodological extensions, including a bidirectional ToxPi and AI/ML-guided weight optimization, and introduce integrated software applications beyond the previously released GUI app, R package, and GIS toolkit.

Navigating the New EMGS Website Platform

January 17, 2024 at 4:00 PM Eastern

Unlock the full potential of the Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society (EMGS) with our upcoming webinar: "Navigating the New EMGS Website Platform." Join us for an interactive session where we'll guide you through the enhanced features and functionalities of our revamped website. Discover seamless navigation, personalized member dashboards, and easy access to exclusive content. Whether you're a long-time member or new to the society, this webinar will empower you to make the most of our online platform. Don't miss this opportunity to streamline your experience, connect with fellow members, and stay updated on the latest EMGS news.

MEMBER RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT

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PUBLISH IN OUR JOURNAL

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.

Did You Know?

• EMM is the flagship journal of the prestigious Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society.
• The current (2022) impact factor for EMM is 2.8.
• There are no charges to publish in EMM.EMM is widely read with more than 135,000 downloads in 2021.
• The journal now offers Free Format Submission to simplify and streamline the submission process (https://authorservices.wiley.com/author-resources/Journal-Authors/Prepare/free-format-submission.html).
• There is a rapid publication process. In 2021, the median number of days from submission to first decision was 27 days and from acceptance to Early View publication was 15 days.
• Wiley Author Services offers a suite of resources to help you publish and promote your article.
• EMGS members have free electronic access to EMM.

JOIN EMGS

Special welcome to New Regular EMGS Members at $81.50 (50% discount for your first year of membership).

EMGS provides a diverse range of individual memberships, each tailored to meet specific needs. Here's a brief overview:

• Regular Members
• Early Career Investigator Members 
• Student/Trainee Members
• Emeritus Members