The European Society
of Human Genetics

Welcome to ESHG

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Membership Renewals closed

Renewals for 2027 open soon for all individuals in European and non-European countries.

News

News

Current News in the fields of Human and
Medical Genetics.

ESHG 2027

ESHG 2027

Explore the programme and speakers of ESHG 2027 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

Public and Professional Policy

Policy and Ethics

The PEC aims at contributing to the responsible translation of advancements in human genetics.

EJHG

EJHG

The European Journal of Human Genetics is the official Journal of the ESHG.

Education

Genetic Education

One of ESHG's primary goals is to ensue
education in all genetic branches.

The European Society of Human Genetics is a non-profit organization. Its aims are to promote research in basic and applied human and medical genetics, to ensure high standards in clinical practice and to facilitate contacts between all persons who share these aims, particularly those working in Europe.

About ESHG
News

The exam in 2027 will take place ONLINE in two stages. Registration opens on October 1, 2026, and closes on November 13, 2026.

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The winner of this year’s Leena Peltonen prize, to be awarded at the ESHG annual meeting being held in Gothenburg, Sweden, is Nicola (Nicky) Whiffin,…

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As part of its commitment to advancing high-quality patient care and evidence-based genetic testing, the ESHG has submitted its contribution to the…

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This issue contains the annual reports of the ESHG committee chairs, the European Journal of Human Genetics and the EBMG. Enjoy reading also the…

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In the light of recent controversy about eligibility for male and female categories in sport, the International Olympic Committee has decided to set…

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Statement from ESHG

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