| Formation | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-profit educational society |
| Purpose | Foster genetics research |
| Location |
|
Region served | Estonia |
President | Andres Metspalu |
| Website |
www |
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
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.[ permanent dead link]
| Formation | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-profit educational society |
| Purpose | Foster genetics research |
| Location |
|
Region served | Estonia |
President | Andres Metspalu |
| Website |
www |
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
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.[ permanent dead link]