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Join us in Rochester! For 56 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.
Important Dates
- February 1: Abstract Collection Opens
- February 1: Registration Opens
- April 1: Abstract Submission Deadline
(Late Breaking Abstracts Deadline: August 15)
- April 1: Travel Award Application Deadline
- April 1: Early Bird Registration Opens
- August 8: Hotel Reservation Deadline
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2025 ANNUAL MEETING SNEAK PEEK
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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:
Vera Gorbunova
University of Rochester
Mechanisms of genome stability and longevity: from bats to whales
Andrea Baccarelli
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Precision environmental health: Using omics for identifying risk factors and predicting risk
Carole Yauk
University of Ottawa
Genomic insights into PAH-induced mutagenesis across tissues and time
Lydia Contreras
University of Texas, Austin
Molecular marks of susceptibility under environmentally-induced oxidative stress: how do cells manage transcriptional reprogramming to cope?
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2025 EMGS ANNUAL MEETING SPONSORSHIP
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The 56th 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 2025 EMGS Annual Meeting.
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LITRON LABORATORIES SATELLITE EVENT SURVEY
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We are excited to announce that Litron Laboratories will be hosting a special satellite event at their facility in Rochester, NY, in conjunction with the 2025 EMGS Annual Meeting.
This exclusive opportunity will allow attendees to:
- Gain in-depth knowledge about Litron's innovative technologies.
- Engage in discussions on their applications in genetic toxicology testing and safety assessment.
To ensure we deliver the most relevant and valuable content, Litron is tailoring the event based on attendee input. Please take a moment to answer a few brief questions to help us focus the event’s agenda.
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DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR 2024 AWARD NOMINATIONS
Nominations Due: December 31st
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The EMGS offers any member of the scientific community the opportunity to nominate deserving individuals for awards that are presented at the EMGS Annual Meeting. Nominations of members from historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged. Click on the award names below to learn more.
EMGS Award
This award recognizes outstanding research contributions in the area of environmental mutagenesis.
Alexander Hollaender Award
This award recognizes outstanding contributions in the application of the principles and techniques of environmental mutagenesis to the protection of human health.
EMGS Service Award
This prestigious award is conferred from time-to-time in recognition of long-standing dedication and service to the Society.
EMGS Education Award
This is a special opportunity for Students, New Investigators and EMGS members to nominate an EMGS member for outstanding contributions to student education and mentorship to receive an award during the EMGS Annual Meeting.
EMGS Young Scientist Award
The Young Scientist Award is an exciting opportunity for young investigators to showcase their talent to the EMGS community while communicating the importance of their research to the public using a fun crowdfunding video!
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RENEW YOUR EMGS MEMBERSHIP
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As the year comes to a close, it's time to renew your EMGS membership and continue enjoying the valuable benefits that help you stay connected with cutting-edge research, professional development, and the EMGS community.
Your membership will expire on January 1, 2025. Please take a moment today to renew your EMGS membership.
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For Regular and Emeritus members, your membership will automatically renew on January 1, 2025—no action is needed unless you need to update your payment details or account information. If your details have changed, you can easily update them by logging into your EMGS account or clicking the “renew your membership” button.
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2024 EMGS ELECTION RESULTS
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Jeffrey Bemis
Vice President-Elect
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Bret Freudenthal
Endowment Fund Board Chair
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Xiaoqing Carole Guo
Councilor
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2026 KEYNOTE SUGGESTIONS
Deadline: December 15th
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Keynote suggestions are currently being accepted for the 2026 EMGS Virtual Annual Meeting! This is your chance to shape the program of our next conference and contribute to the vibrant scientific exchange within our community.
Annual Meeting keynote suggestions can be submitted by
EMGS members until December 15th.
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2026 SYMPOSIA PROPOSALS
Deadline: March 1st
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Symposium proposals are currently being accepted for the 2026 EMGS Virtual Annual Meeting! This is your chance to shape the program of our upcoming conference and contribute to the vibrant scientific exchange within our community.
Annual Meeting symposium proposals can be submitted by
EMGS members until March 1, 2025.
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READ THE LATEST ISSUE OF EMM
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Read Volume 65, Issue 9 (November 2024) of Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis now!
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EMM EDITOR'S CHOICE ARTICLE
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Poly-ADP-ribosylation dynamics, signaling, and analysis
Rasha Q. Al-Rahahleh, Robert W. Sobol
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The EMGS is now seeking a new Editor-in-Chief (EIC) for EMM. The EMM EIC will have the opportunity to shape the future of EMM. In this pivotal role, the new EIC will influence the journal’s direction, uphold its high scientific standards, and ensure it continues to serve as a platform for groundbreaking research in mutagenesis, genomics, and related fields. The new EIC will take over the processing of submissions starting in the second half of 2025 and have full responsibility for the journal starting with the first issue of 2026.
Please submit the following required documents by using the application form here:
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1) Cover Letter (including interest, qualifications, and reasons for such EIC role).
2) Updated CV/Resume
3) Vision Statement
The EMM EIC search task force will start to review the submissions after December 31, 2024, and the review and selection will continue until the position is filled.
For questions or additional information, please contact Dr. Shan Yan, Chair of the EMM Editor-in-Chief Task Force, at shan.yan@charlotte.edu.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the peer-review process and editorial decisions.
- Develop and implement strategies to enhance the journal’s visibility and reach.
- Collaborate with the editorial board and EMGS leadership and Publication Policy Committee to align with society goals.
Desired Qualifications:
- Editorial experience with scientific publications
- Strong reputation in the scientific community and breadth of knowledge
- Administrative effectiveness
- Creativity
- Personal skills
- Commitment to the EMGS and EMM
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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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REMEMBERING
DR. BRUCE NATHAN AMES (1928 – 2024)
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We are deeply saddened to share that prominent biochemist and developer of the Ames Test, Bruce Nathan Ames, passed away earlier this October at the age of 95. Dr. Ames was a revolutionary in the field of genetic toxicology and was an eminent cancer researcher. Two obituaries for Dr. Ames, linked below, were written by Drs. Errol Zeiger and David DeMarini and published in Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis and Mutation Research - Genetic Toxicology and Environmental Mutagenesis respectively.
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MEMBER RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT
DR. DANA DOLINOY
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Developmental exposures altered epigenetic signatures across tissues in offspring
Early life exposure to lead and phthalates altered epigenetic signatures in brain, blood, and liver tissues, according to an NIEHS-funded study in mice. Epigenetic signatures reflect the chemical marks on genes that affect gene function but do not change the underlying genetic sequence. The research may help advance studies in humans by providing insight into whether epigenetic signatures in more accessible tissues, such as blood, can help predict effects in hard-to-access tissues, like the brain.
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Garrett Driscoll
UNC Charlotte
When I began my college career, I lacked any comprehension of what it meant to be a college-level student due to my undivided attention to my baseball career. All I cared about was baseball. My initial years of college were a period where my lack of preparation for college led me to believe that I was not smart enough to succeed in higher education. However, I came to realize that it was not a lack of intelligence that kept me from succeeding but a lack of passion, which I eventually found in science. My path into science began by simply understanding how the brain worked in learning and memory.
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Get the latest news for meetings and events, read featured articles, and connect with other EMGS members by following us on LinkedIn!
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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
