DNA Interest Group
The DNA Interest Group, meets six times per year on the second Tuesday of the month from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Current Meeting Months for 2023: January, March, May, July, September, and November.
The mission and goal of the DNA Interest Group is to educate RGS members about DNA and how to utilize it to help in your genealogical research.
If you are interested in presenting for DNA or would like more information about future programming for the DNA Interest Group, please contact Celeste Veloski, DNA Interest Group Chair at DNA@nyrgs.org.
DNA Interest Group Events
September 2026 DNA Interest Group - Dr. Adina Newman - DNA Endogamy: Making Sense When Your DNA Matches Don't Make Sense
Does your family tree resemble a tumbleweed? Do you have thousands upon thousands of DNA matches that make no sense? DNA matches that don't show up for your parents or matches that seem to all match each other? Do you just feel overwhelmed and frustrated with your DNA results? Don't give up! In this presentation, Dr. Adina Newman will provide strategies to navigate and combat the effects of endogamy at the major commercial DNA testing companies. Read MoreDNA Resources
International Society of Genetic Genealogy- The mission of the International Society of Genetic Genealogy is to: Advocate for and educate about the use of genetics as a tool for genealogical research while promoting a supportive network for genetic genealogists.
Interesting article by Leah Larkin
Member Resources
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