The Executive Committee of the AFS Genetics Sections is proposing formation of two deliverables-focused working groups consisting of section members. All career stages are welcome, but graduate students and early‑career professionals are especially encouraged to join. Meetings will be virtual and scheduled flexibly, with opportunities for both small and substantial contributions. If you’re interested or would like... Read More
The James E. Wright Graduate Award is presented annually by the Genetics Section at the AFS Annual Meeting and is intended to recognize excellence in graduate-level work in fisheries genetics. The applicant must be a full or affiliate member of the Genetics Section at the time of application. Students are eligible to win the award... Read More
We are seeking a two-person team to create content and designs for The Open Reading Frame. The Open Reading Frame is published twice a year. The editorial team will work with the Section Executive Committee and leadings scientists and fisheries managers to help create and publish the newsletter. Training will be provided to the new... Read More
The Genetics Section Early Career Award is given annually and recognizes the contribution of early-career researchers to the field of fisheries genetics. The goal of this award is to promote innovative and particularly applicable genetics research, increase interest in fisheries genetics careers, and enhance professional connections among fisheries geneticists. The candidate’s genetics work should be... Read More
AFS Genetics Section Members: We invite nominations for 2025 inductees into the Genetics Section’s Hall of Excellence. The Hall of Excellence recognizes professionals who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of management or conservation of aquatic species and ecosystems through the application of genetics tools, techniques, or theory. Up to four inductees are entered... Read More
The James E. Wright Graduate Award is presented annually by the Genetics Section at the AFS Annual Meeting and is intended to recognize excellence in graduate-level work in fisheries genetics. The applicant must be a full or affiliate member of the Genetics Section at the time of application. Students are eligible to win the award... Read More
The 2025 Coastwide Salmonid Genetics Conference is being held in Anchorage, AK, from May 12-15, 2025. Registration, abstract submission, event tickets, and The Lakefront room block links are now live on the Genetic Section’s Coastwide landing page: https://oldunitsstaging.fisheries.org/genetics/coastwide/. Email coastwide2025@gmail.com or contact (ADF&G Gene Conservation Lab leadership) with questions. Hope to see you there! Read More
Dear AFS Genetics Section Members, Mark your calendars – the Coastwide Salmonid Genetics Meeting returns to Alaska in 2025! Coastwide will be held in Anchorage, AK, from May 12-15, 2025, at The Lakefront Anchorage. Details as they become available will be posted to the Section’s Coastwide webpage. Please contact Sara Gilk-Baumer (sara.gilk@alaska.gov) or Kristen Gruenthal... Read More
AFS Genetics Section members: Please join us for the annual genetics section business meeting, which will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, 28 August, at 9am HST/12pm PDT/3pm EDT. There will also be an in-person section awards recognition event in Honolulu, with scheduling details forthcoming. Please contact Jared Homola if you have any questions and... Read More
We invite nominations for 2024 inductees into the Genetics Section’s Hall of Excellence. The Hall of Excellence recognizes professionals who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of management or conservation of aquatic species and ecosystems through the application of genetics tools, techniques, or theory. Up to four inductees are entered into the Hall of... Read More
