ESHG's strategic vision
ESHG is a non-profit association bringing together researchers, clinicians, and educators committed to advancing human genetics and genomic medicine across Europe and beyond. Our Strategic Roadmap sets out how we focus our collective efforts and grow our impact — for the field, for healthcare professionals, and for patients — through four clear strategic pillars: connected conferences and disciplines, authoritative guidelines and policy influence, scalable and co-created education, and visible outreach and inclusive engagement.
Mission
Actively promote human genetics and genomic medicine in Europe and beyond.
ESHG brings together professionals across research, healthcare, education, and policy to advance human genetics and genomic medicine, strengthening its role across the healthcare continuum and improving outcomes for patients and society.
Vision
Bring together the best research, care and education in human genetics.
ESHG envisions human genetics fully embedded in healthcare systems across Europe and beyond, enabled by shared standards, accessible education, and strong collaboration across disciplines and communities
ESHG’s strategic movement and pillars
ESHG will make a clear strategic shift toward an outward-looking European leader in human genetics through four strategic pillars.
1. Connected conferences & disciplines
Position ESHG as a credible, visible, and collaborative partner across medical specialties by strengthening cross-disciplinary engagement through conferences and joint initiatives.
2. Authoritative guidelines & policy influence
Strengthen ESHG’s position as a normative authority in human genetics and genomic medicine across Europe.
3. Scalable & co-created education
Maximise ESHG’s educational impact through structured, accessible, and collaborative learning offerings for professionals and patients.
4. Visible outreach & inclusive engagement
Increase awareness, legitimacy, and diversity of participation in human genetics by engaging patients, young professionals, and international audiences.
Download here our full strategic roadmap with the objective and results per strategic pillar