ASSOCIATION OF GENETIC TECHOLOGISTS

What ASSOCIATION OF GENETIC TECHOLOGISTS does

The Association of Genetic Technologists, Inc. (AGT) is a U.S.-based non-profit professional membership organization founded in 1975 and headquartered in Rocky Top, Tennessee. It serves approximately 500 individual members comprising genetic technologists, supervisors, laboratory directors, and genetic counselors working in classical cytogenetics, molecular genetics, and biochemical genetics. AGT also serves institutional customers (diagnostic laboratories, hospitals, and universities) and students in NAACLS-accredited genetic technology programs, with international reach through ambassadors in Southeast Asia, Australia, Latin America/Caribbean, Middle East/Africa, and the European Union.

AGT's product portfolio centers on four pillars: continuing education (Test Yourself quizzes, Journal Clubs, webinars, and approved CE programs for ASCP CMP, California, and Florida license renewal), publications (the quarterly peer-reviewed Journal of the Association of Genetic Technologists with PubMed-indexed abstracts, the Cytogenetic Laboratory Manual, and the Molecular Biology Techniques Review Guide), events (the Joint Annual Meeting co-hosted with ASCLS and SAFMLS, the Optical Genome Mapping workshop, and Medical Laboratory Professionals Week), and advocacy (seated representation on ASCP-BOC, NAACLS, CAP/ACMG Cytogenetic Committee, ASCLS GAC, and the Foundation for Genetic Technology). Technology infrastructure is intentionally lightweight — a public website, member portal, digital journal delivery, and an e-commerce store — because AGT is a community-and-credentialing organization rather than a software or product company.

Revenue is generated from annual membership dues (tiered $25-$100 by World Bank country income classification), institutional group packages ($1,750-$4,000 flat tiers for 20+ member groups), institutional journal subscriptions ($115/year), CE program fees (free for members, $20-$30 for non-members, $300 per CE event approval), tiered annual sponsorship packages ($1,500-$7,500), individual advertising channels, and annual meeting registrations. The operating model is volunteer-driven, with a board of directors, five standing committees (Education, Membership, Public Relations, Annual Meeting, GEMs), and an Executive Director (Denise Juroske Short, PhD). AGT sustains itself through a recurring, diversified membership and sponsorship revenue base without external funding rounds or parent organization.

Name

ASSOCIATION OF GENETIC TECHOLOGISTS

Legal name

The Association of Genetic Technologists, Inc.

Website

https://agt-info.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Association of Genetic Technologists is a U.S. non-profit professional membership organization founded in 1975, serving approximately 500 genetic technologists, laboratory directors, and counselors through continuing education, a peer-reviewed journal, advocacy, and an annual joint conference.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAAALAD

Genetic & Genomic Testing (germline, somatic, carrier, pharmacogenomics)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Biotechnology & Biologics/Diagnostics (Biotech-related)

Keywords

• Professional membership association
• Continuing education programs
• Cytogenetics publications
• Medical laboratory certification
• Genetic technology training

Headquarters

HQ city

Lenexa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: AGT generates revenue primarily through membership dues. Membership runs from January 1 through December 31. International members receive fee adjustments based on World Bank country income classification. Institutional group packages are available with tiered discounts.
2. Journal Subscriptions: The Journal of the Association of Genetic Technologists (JAGT) is free for members but available to institutions and libraries for a yearly subscription fee of $115.
3. Continuing Education Fees: AGT offers Test Yourself (free for members, $30 for non-members), Journal Clubs ($10 for members, $30 for non-members), Webinars (free for members, $20 per session for non-members), and CE program approvals ($300 per event).
4. Advertising and Sponsorship: AGT offers individual advertising opportunities (Job Line, E-mail Blast, E-newsletter, Journal Ad, Website Ad, Social Media Post) and sponsorship packages: Base Level ($1,500/year), Gene Level ($3,000/year), Chromosome Level ($6,000/year), and Genome Level ($7,500/year).
5. Annual Meeting Registration: AGT co-hosts the Joint Annual Meeting (JAM) with ASCLS and SAFMLS. Revenue is generated through member and non-member registration fees for the annual meeting.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Association of Genetic Technologists (AGT) is a non-profit professional membership organization that provides membership services, continuing education, peer-reviewed publications (the Journal of the Association of Genetic Technologists), advocacy, and annual scientific meetings for genetic technologists working in cytogenetics, molecular genetics, and biochemical genetics. It also offers institutional group membership packages, advertising/sponsorship opportunities, and credentialing-related CE programs approved for ASCP certification maintenance and California/Florida license renewal.

Product overview

The Association of Genetic Technologists (AGT) is a professional membership organization, not a technology product company. AGT provides a portfolio of membership services including the peer-reviewed Journal of the Association of Genetic Technologists (JAGT) published quarterly, continuing education offerings (Test Yourself quizzes, Journal Clubs, Webinars), the annual Joint Annual Meeting (JAM) with ASCLS and SAFMLS, the Optical Genome Mapping Workshop, Cytogenetic Laboratory Manual, Molecular Biology Techniques Review Guide, advertising and sponsorship packages, and the Genetic Educators and Mentors (GEMs) subcommittee. AGT also organizes Medical Laboratory Professionals Week activities and maintains an Ambassador Program with international representation. The organization functions as a professional association offering publications, education, networking, and advocacy for cytogenetic and molecular genetic technologists.

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Products and services

• AGT Membership Annual membership for individual genetic technologists, supervisors, lab directors, genetic counselors, and students, with World Bank-adjusted pricing for international members and tiered discounts for institutional group packages of 5+ employees.
• Journal of the Association of Genetic Technologists (JAGT) An international, peer-reviewed trade/technical journal published quarterly by AGT, with technical articles reviewed by two reviewers and abstracts indexed in PubMed. Free to AGT members; institutional/laboratory/library subscriptions available for $115 per year.
• Test Yourself Quizzes Open-book continuing education tests based on articles from each Journal issue, providing 3 Contact Hours of CE credit upon successful completion. Free for AGT members; $30 for non-members.
• Journal Club Discussion-based CE activity containing questions on three recent journal articles, earning participants 4.0 Contact Hours. Topics include Safety and Medical Ethics. Priced at $10 for members and $30 for non-members.
• Webinars Live and recorded educational webinars on current topics, each providing 1.0 Contact Hour, with 24/7 archived access on the website. Live webinars free for members; recorded webinars free for members and $20 for non-members.
• Joint Annual Meeting (JAM) Annual scientific meeting co-hosted with ASCLS and SAFMLS, integrating educational programs, abstracts/posters, and industry engagement, with 50 P.A.C.E.-approved scientific sessions. The 2026 JAM takes place June 28 - July 2 in St. Louis, MO, available in-person and virtually.
• Optical Genome Mapping Workshop Pre-conference workshop at the Joint Annual Meeting offering 3.0 Contact Hours. The 2026 workshop covers validation, analysis, and technical considerations for optical genome mapping.
• AGT Cytogenetic Laboratory Manual Comprehensive laboratory manual published by AGT for cytogenetic procedures and protocols, available with membership discounts.
• AGT Molecular Biology Techniques Review Guide Review guide covering molecular biology techniques, available as part of AGT membership benefits and publications package.
• Advertising and Sponsorship Packages Sponsorship tiers including Base Level ($1,500), Gene Level ($3,000), Chromosome Level ($6,000), and Genome Level ($7,500), plus individual advertising opportunities including Job Line, E-mail Blast, E-newsletter, Journal Ad, Website Ad, and Social Media Post.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12 hours of continuing education credits per year available through Test Yourself quizzes in each Journal issue
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• College of American Pathologists (CAP) / American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAGT has an advocacy representative to the CAP/ACMG Cytogenetic Committee, providing representation for the genetic technology profession in matters affecting cytogenetics standards and practices.
• National Accrediting Agency of Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAGT has a representative to NAACLS, supporting program accreditation processes for genetic technology education programs and promoting quality education in clinical laboratory sciences.
• American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAGT has advocacy representatives to ASCP BOC, actively supporting the certification process for genetic technologists and promoting certification awareness.
• American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAGT co-hosts the Joint Annual Meeting (JAM) with ASCLS and SAFMLS, combining educational programs, abstracts/posters, and industry engagement. Also partners on Government Affairs Committee.
• Foundation for Genetic Technology (FGT)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAGT has a representative to the Foundation for Genetic Technology, supporting advancement of genetic technology education and awareness.
• Medical and Public Health Laboratory Workforce CoalitionmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAGT is a member of this coalition focused on workforce development and advocacy for laboratory professionals.
• Medical Laboratory Professionals Week CoalitionmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerAGT participates in the MLPW coalition along with 17 other national clinical laboratory organizations to increase public understanding and appreciation of clinical laboratory personnel. MLPW celebrates its 50th year in 2026.
• Clinical Laboratory CollaborativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAGT participates in the Clinical Laboratory Collaborative for joint initiatives in laboratory science advocacy.
• Society of American Federal Medical Laboratory Scientists (SAFMLS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAGT co-hosts the Joint Annual Meeting (JAM) with ASCLS and SAFMLS, integrating educational programs, abstracts/posters, and industry engagement platforms.
• Greenwood Genetics CenterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInstitutional partner purchasing regular membership package for group of employees, receiving group discount rates.
• LabCorp / Integrated GeneticsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInstitutional partner purchasing regular membership package for group of employees, receiving group discount rates.
• University of FloridaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInstitutional partner purchasing regular membership package for group of employees, receiving group discount rates.
• University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInstitutional partner purchasing regular membership package for group of employees, receiving group discount rates.
• University of Nebraska Medical CenterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInstitutional partner purchasing regular membership package for group of employees, receiving group discount rates.
• Texas Tech University Health Sciences CenterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInstitutional partner purchasing student membership package for group of students, receiving 10% discount on student memberships.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS): NAACLS accredits clinical laboratory science education programs, including genetic technology programs. AGT holds formal advocacy representation to NAACLS, making it a direct partner in shaping the educational standards for AGT's professional members.
• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP): ASCP administers the Board of Certification (BOC) that certifies genetic technologists. AGT has formal advocacy representation to ASCP-BOC, and ASCP's CMP continuing maintenance program recognizes AGT CE credits, making them directly partnered certification peers in the genetic technology space.
• National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC): NSGC is a professional society for genetic counselors, an audience that overlaps with AGT's membership which includes genetic counselors working alongside genetic technologists. Both organizations serve the broader clinical genetics workforce.
• Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP): AMP is a professional society for molecular diagnostics professionals, including molecular genetic technologists. AMP serves an overlapping audience with AGT in the molecular genetics space and provides similar CE programming and publications.
• American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG): ACMG is a professional society for medical geneticists that jointly operates the CAP/ACMG Cytogenetics Committee, where AGT holds advocacy representation. Both organizations serve the clinical genetics community with overlapping membership in laboratory genetics professionals.
• Foundation for Genetic Technology (FGT): FGT is a non-profit foundation supporting genetic technology education and awareness. AGT holds formal representation to FGT, and the two organizations have a direct partnership focused on advancing the genetic technology profession.
• Society of American Federal Medical Laboratory Scientists (SAFMLS): SAFMLS is a professional society for federal medical laboratory scientists that co-hosts the Joint Annual Meeting (JAM) with AGT and ASCLS. SAFMLS serves an overlapping audience of laboratory professionals in federal employment settings.
• American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS): ASCLS is a professional society for clinical laboratory scientists that co-hosts the Joint Annual Meeting (JAM) with AGT. Both organizations serve overlapping laboratory professional audiences and collaborate on Government Affairs Committee work, making ASCLS a direct comparable for membership and CE programming.

Broad incumbents

• College of American Pathologists (CAP): CAP is a large professional organization for pathologists that operates the CAP/ACMG Cytogenetics Committee, on which AGT holds advocacy representation. CAP is a broader incumbent in laboratory medicine that AGT engages with rather than directly competes against.
• Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM, formerly AACC): ADLM (formerly American Association for Clinical Chemistry) is a large professional society for clinical laboratory professionals with significantly more resources and broader scope. It serves an overlapping laboratory audience with AGT but with greater scale and program depth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/AGTechnologists
• Facebookfacebook.com/AssoGenTech
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/association-of-genetic-techologists

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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