JHG Young Scientist Award recognizes articles by young researchers that have made significant contribution to Journal of Human Genetics, thanks to their scientific excellence and impact in the field of human genetics.

We are pleased to announce the winners of JHG Young Scientist Award 2024 as below. We would like to express our warmest congratulations and wish them all the best in the future.

Genome sequencing and RNA sequencing of urinary cells reveal an intronic FBN1 variant causing aberrant splicing

Journal of Human Genetics volume 67, pages 387–392 (2022)

Variation in the SERPINA6/SERPINA1 locus alters morning plasma cortisol, hepatic corticosteroid binding globulin expression, gene expression in peripheral tissues, and risk of cardiovascular disease

Journal of Human Genetics volume 66, pages 625–636 (2021)