The Association of Genetic Technologists

January 2026 E-newsletter

Happy New Year from AGT!

Rise and shine, a new year is upon us.

AGT Memberships: Elevate your career for 2026!

Current Members: If you have already renewed your membership, we are happy to serve you for another year. We also challenge you to sign up for a committee or volunteer project to help us continue to grow and meet your needs as a laboratory professional.

Unable to volunteer for 2026? We understand. However, we ask that you share information about AGT with your co-workers and encourage them to join and get involved.

New Members: Join now and begin receiving AGT benefits through the end of 2026.

Prospect Members: Interested in full  membership? Login in and upgrade your membership status. Upgrade occurs immediately and is valid through December 31, 2026.

Discount Opportunities: View our membership levels, international discounts, and institutional packages to determine the option that is right for you.

NEW for 2026: Substantial discounts offered for students transitioning to professionals and new professionals entering the field. Contact us for to see if you qualify.

Lapsed Members: If you have not yet renewed your membership, you will be unable to access the AGT Member Area. To rejoin, simply pay your open invoice. Need assistance? Email us and we will be glad to help.

Do you work in a lab with five or more members interested in AGT membership? An institutional package can save you money on membership fees. The larger the group, the more you save.

AGT is excited to support genetic professionals across the globe. Are you a member and potential member residing outside the United States? For 2026, AGT continues to offer discounts for members residing in middle and lower income countries. 

Committee Volunteers: Join us in shaping the 2026 educational opportunities, social activities, or help us expand our reach throughout the genetics and genomics community.

AGT has standing committees for Education, Membership, Public Relations, and Annual Meeting planning. In addition, we are always looking for volunteers to assist with targeted volunteer activities. Join this group of amazing directors and volunteers for this year!

JAM 2026:

SAVE THE DATE

Join us this summer

June 28-July 2

in St. Louis, MO

Watch for JAM 2026 updates later this month and begin planning your trip.

It is not too late to take advantage of year long advertising package discount with AGT for 2026!

Purchase your advertising package today to receive a year of advertising through AGT for a reduced rate.

 NEW for 2026: To make our sponsorship more inclusive, we are introducing an entry point, Base Level package, designed for organizations seeking digital presence within our network. We have also updated our previous package titles and offerings to better assist your organization with its advertising outreach.

Explore our four levels,  starting at $1500 and select the one that best meets your needs, or reach out for a custom package.

Journal of the Association of Genetic Technologists and Test Yourself 

Test Yourself Q4 2025 

3-CE credits per issue included with AGT membership.

Submission Deadline: February 28, 2026

As a reminder, all members receive free access to JAGT issues. These issues are now located within the Member Area of the website.

Members: Each JAGT issue also contains a Test Your continuing education offering, free to members. Upon successful completion you will receive 3.0 CE
hours.

Non-members: The Test Yourself opportunity is available for a fee of $30. Non-members must initially register as “prospective members" here to gain access to the learning modules. There is no fee for this process. Once you have set up your profile as a prospective member you can follow the access link provided above for members or click here to pay your fee and continue on to the Test Yourself offering. 

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