ASHG 2026 · Tier 2–3 Academic

University of Michigan Medical School at ASHG 2026

Name: ASHG 2026 Annual Meeting
Start: 2026-10-20
End: 2026-10-24
Location: Montréal

Ann Arbor, Michigan

University of Michigan Medical School at ASHG 2026 in Montréal: 6 presentations (5 posters, 1 platform talk); 3 research groups.

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Organization	ASHG 2026 Attendance
University of Michigan Medical School Ann Arbor, Michigan	2 PhD Students · 1 PI · 1 Faculty · 1 Staff Scientist
Martin Labmartin.lab.medicine.umich.edu Wet lab~7 people Studies CHD7 with mouse genetics, mouse and human cells, stem cells and single-cell transcriptomics. Focuses on inner-ear and brain development in CHARGE syndrome. 4 papers since 2024 › A novel cardiomyopathy phenotype linked to a CHD7 missense variant Scientific Reports, 2025 A clinical and genotype-phenotype analysis of MACF1 variants The American Journal of Human Genetics, 2025 CHD7 and SOX2 act in a common gene regulatory network during mammalian semicircular canal and cochlear development Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2024 Source: OpenAlex author A5068022285 8 platforms and techniques › Analyzes single-cell transcriptomics, clinical exome sequencing Techniques mouse genetics, stem cells, mouse models, histological approaches, physiological assays, induced pluripotent stem cells Source: lab pages Currently hiring › “The laboratory of Dr. [name] is recruiting postdoctoral research fellows interested in studying the underlying molecular, genetic, and epigenetic mechanisms.” Source: lab positions page No funding stated	Poster Thu Oct 22 4:15 pm Exploring CHD7 cis-regulatory elements Epigenomics Collaborators: University of Michigan Gene regulationGenome editing/CRISPRNeurodevelopmentalRegulation of transcription Talk Fri Oct 23 1:45 pm Modeling CHARGE syndrome uncovers disrupted cranial neural crest migration and fate specification Modeling Genetic Disorders with Organoids Collaborators: University of Michigan, University of Connecticut NeurodevelopmentalMulti-omicsPathogenesisSingle-cell
Mills Labmillslab.org Dry lab~5 people Develops computational methods for whole-genome, long-read, nanopore, targeted-capture and whole-genome-amplified single-cell sequencing data. Applies them to somatic variation in human tissues and HPV-associated head-and-neck cancer. 36 papers since 2024 › Complex genetic variation in nearly complete human genomes Nature, 2025 The Somatic Mosaicism across Human Tissues Network Nature, 2025 Deciphering the impact of genomic variation on function Nature, 2024 Source: OpenAlex author A5036795235 Funded by NIH-DHHS-US, NIH-DHHS-US +3 more › NIH-DHHS-US, Biomedical Informatics and Data Science Training Program (BIDS-TP) · 07/2026 - 06/2031 “T23GM141746:Biomedical Informatics and Data Science Training Program (BIDS-TP)” NIH-DHHS-US, Characterization and functional impact of somatic numtogenesis in the human cortex · 06/2026 - 03/2031 “R01NS145291:Characterization and functional impact of somatic numtogenesis in the human cortex” NIH-DHHS-US, Defining the Role of HPV Integration Structures in HNSCC Molecular Heterogeneity · 08/2024 - 04/2029 “R01DE032699:Defining the Role of HPV Integration Structures in HNSCC Molecular Heterogeneity” +2 more on the lab page Source: lab pages 14 platforms and techniques › Analyzes whole-genome sequencing, long-read sequencing, nanopore sequencing, targeted capture sequencing, whole-genome-amplified single-cell sequencing, Agilent 1M CGH arrays, ribosome profiling, paired-end sequencing Techniques somatic SNV calling, somatic copy-number variation, nuclear mitochondrial insertion analysis, mobile-element insertion analysis, short tandem-repeat expansion analysis, HPV integration analysis Source: lab pages No openings posted	Poster Fri Oct 23 2:30 pm Investigating Somatic Repetitive Element Insertions in Alzheimer’s Disease Brains Using TEnCATS Technology Omics Technologies Collaborators: University of Michigan Alzheimer’s diseaseSequencing technologyLong-read sequencingTargeted sequencing
Speliotes Labspelioteslab.com Wet + dry lab~15 people Analyzes RNAseq, lipidomics and cohort/biobank data. Runs CRISPR perturbation studies in cellular and mouse models of obesity and MASLD. 26 papers since 2024 › Human genetics of metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease: from variants to cause to precision treatment Journal of Clinical Investigation, 2025 Comprehensive genetic study of the insulin resistance marker TG:HDL-C in the UK Biobank Nature Genetics, 2024 Genetic risk accentuates dietary effects on hepatic steatosis, inflammation and fibrosis in a population-based cohort Journal of Hepatology, 2024 Source: OpenAlex author A5004013405 12 platforms and techniques › Works with RNAseq, lipidomics, high content image analysis Techniques lentiviruses, Cas9/CRISPR technology, chemical/drug perturbations, PheWAS analyses, polygenic scores, GWAS of human traits, rare variant analysis, machine learning/AI, cellular and mouse models Source: lab pages Currently hiring › “Postdoctoral positions are available for motivated individuals with a strong scientific background.” Source: lab positions page No funding stated	Poster Wed Oct 21 2:30 pm HLA-DRB1*01:03 is Associated with Increased Colectomy Risk in Ulcerative Colitis Complex Traits and Polygenic Disorders Complex traitsElectronic health recordsGastrointestinal systemGenotype-phenotype correlations
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