Estonian Society of Human Genetics

The Estonian Society of Human Genetics (ESTSHG) (Estonian: Eesti Inimesegeneetika Ühing) is a non-profit organization that promotes research and communication between scientists involved in human and medical genetics.[1]

Estonian Society of Human Genetics
Formation1999
TypeNon-profit educational society
PurposeFoster genetics research
Location
Region served
Estonia
President
Andres Metspalu
Websitewww.estshg.ebc.ee

Functions

The Estonian Society of Human Genetics was founded in 1999. It organizes educational events related to biotechnology, and specifically the study of genetics in Estonia.[1] As of 2012, the society had about 87 members.[2] The Estonian Society of Human Genetics is associated with the Estonian Academy of Sciences.[3] It is also associated with the European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG).[2]

Board

As of 2012, the President was Andres Metspalu.[4] Metspalu is a past President of the European Society of Human Genetics.[5] The Board as of 2012 was:[6]

  • Professor Andres Metspalu, President, Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, University Genome Center, Estonian Biocentre
  • Professor Aavo-Valdur Mikelsaar TÜ, Faculty of Medicine
  • Professor Ants Kurg, TÜ Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology
  • Doctor Riin Tamm, TÜ Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, TÜ Genome
  • Doctor Tiia Reimand, SA TÜ Clinics, United Laboratory of Genetics
  • Professor Andres Veske, TTÜ Institute of Genetic Engineering

References

Citations

  1. Estonian Society of Human Genetics: EGF.
  2. List of National Human Genetic Societies.
  3. Associated organisations - EAS.
  4. Andres Metspalu - ETA.
  5. Meeting of Representatives of ESHG 2005.
  6. Juhatus.

Sources

  • "Andres Metspalu". Estonian Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  • "Associated organisations". Estonian Academy of Sciences. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  • "Estonian Society of Human Genetics". Estonian Genome Foundation. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  • "Juhatus". Estonian Society of Human Genetics. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  • "List of National Human Genetic Societies". European Society of Human Genetics. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
  • "Meeting of Representatives of European Society of Human Genetics". European Society of Human Genetics. 12 September 2005. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
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