Organizations (Human)

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The Genetics Society The Genetics Society: Primary purpose is the study of the mechanisms of inheritance. Features membership, publications, education and careers, meetings, and lectures. (Organizations) http://www.genetics.org.uk/ American Society of Human Genetics - ASHG American Society of Human Genetics - ASHG: Primary professional membership organization for human geneticists in North America. Features publications, awards, legislation, educational information, and membership directory. (Organizations) http://www.faseb.org/genetics/ashg/ashgmenu.htm International Federation of Human Genetics Societies - IFHGS International Federation of Human Genetics Societies - IFHGS: Provides a forum for organized groups including research, clinical practice, and professional and lay education. Includes information on administration, members, meetings, and related links. (Organizations) http://www.ifhgs.org/ Foundation for Genetic Education and Counseling - FGEC Foundation for Genetic Education and Counseling - FGEC: Promotes genetic education for the general public and for health-care professionals. Mission statement, funding and news . (Organizations) http://www.fgec.org Institute of Medical Genetics Institute of Medical Genetics: Provides an environment for geneticists to work together on the inherited bases of human disease and the consequences for individuals, families and society. Includes research data, databases, and education. (Organizations) http://www.uwcm.ac.uk/medical_genetics/ National Human Genome Research Institute - NHGRI National Human Genome Research Institute - NHGRI: Manages the Human Genome Project for the National Institutes of Health. Features a range of information on the project and includes genomic resources, a glossary, and workshops and conferences. (Organizations) http://www.nhgri.nih.gov International Genetic Epidemiology Society - IGES International Genetic Epidemiology Society - IGES: Develop methodology and applications for the study health and disease in in human populations. Offers information on membership, meetings, open positions, and related links. (Organizations) http://www.biostat.wustl.edu/~genetics/iges/ Human Genome Organisation - HUGO Human Genome Organisation - HUGO: An international organization of scientists promoting international collaboration within the Human Genome Project. Includes membership details, publications and reports, and meetings. (Organizations) http://ash.gene.ucl.ac.uk/hugo/ International Behavioural and Neural Genetics Society International Behavioural and Neural Genetics Society: Scholarly organization for academics in the field of neurobehavioural genetics. Details of past and forthcoming meetings, membership application forms, news, and available job positions. (Organizations) http://www.ibngs.org/ National Human Genome Research Institute National Human Genome Research Institute: Supports genetic and genomic research, investigation into the ethical, legal and social implications surrounding genetics research, and educational outreach activities. Includes educational resources, careers, and training. (Organizations) http://www.genome.gov/ European Society of Human Genetics - ESHG European Society of Human Genetics - ESHG: Promotes research in basic and applied human and medical genetics. Includes information on structure, courses, events, and membership. (Organizations) http://www.eshg.org/ British Society for Human Genetics - BSHG British Society for Human Genetics - BSHG: Independent body representing professionals working in research, and providing services to the population of the United Kingdom. Features a discussion forum, careers, and a patients section. (Organizations) http://www.bshg.org.uk/ American College of Medical Genetics - ACMG American College of Medical Genetics - ACMG: Provides education, resources and a voice for the medical genetics profession. Includes history, activities, and related links. (Organizations) http://www.acmg.net/ Human Genetics Society of Australasia - HGSA Human Genetics Society of Australasia - HGSA: Promote standards, research, and education. Includes constitution and policies, special interest groups, listing of certified DNA laboratories, and links to other societies. (Organizations) http://www.hgsa.com.au/ American Medical Association - AMA American Medical Association - AMA: Provides physicians, healthcare professionals, and patients with information on genetic and molecular medicine education, news, ethics, and legislation . (Organizations) http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/1799.html Irish Society of Human Genetics - ISHG Irish Society of Human Genetics - ISHG: Promotes research and education and provides a forum for discussion. Includes society constitution, annual meeting, events, and related links. (Organizations) http://www.iol.ie/~ishg/ Institute for Behavioral Genetics - IBG Institute for Behavioral Genetics - IBG: Conduct and facilitate research on the genetic and environmental bases of individual differences in behavior. Includes information on the faculty, training, news, and research. (Organizations) http://ibgwww.colorado.edu/