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

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]

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. 1 2 Estonian Society of Human Genetics: EGF.
  2. 1 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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