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The Human Genetics Society of Australasia was formed in 1977 to provide a forum for the various disciplines represented under the title of Human Genetics.

The body of the membership consists of ordinary members who are defined as those who hold a recognised qualification in a discipline relevant to Human Genetics and are employed in a position appropriate to this discipline, whether it be as a teacher, clinician, laboratory scientist, counsellor or in pure research. Membership is also open to not for profit organisations with a professional interest in the Society activities.

 

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Help shape the future of pathology accreditation 14/09/2023 The Commission, in collaboration with the RCPA and NATA, is undertaking a two-staged consultation of the pathology sector on the National Pathology Accreditation Scheme.
Welcome to our new Corporate Member PTC Therapeutics 13/09/2023 HGSA is pleased to welcome PTC Therapeutics as our latest Corporate Member. PTC Therapeutics was founded in 1998 focused on leveraging its expertise in RNA biology to discover and develop treatments for patients living with rare diseases.
Alert for GC candidates about the use of AI in Certification Submissions 13/09/2023 The Board of Censors is currently considering the impact of AI on training, certification and professional development. If you are submitting for Certification - please read this alert ASAP.
Opportunity to influence government policy about genetic discrimination 11/09/2023 It's not too late to use this simple tool to find your MP and send an email asking them to support these changes: https://discrimination.good.do/ban_genetic_discrimination_aus/.
NASRHP Standards Review - Stakeholder Consultation 4/09/2023 The National Alliance of Self-Regulating Health Professions (NASRHP) has recently engaged Monash University to undertake an independent review of its membership standards for self regulation to ensure they meet current and emerging industry needs.
The AFGN dedicates $1.13M to 6 new platforms to resolve variants of uncertain significance in priori 23/08/2023 New functional genomics platforms will be developed to validate over 100 variants of uncertain significance across 6 genes of high clinical priority.
HGSA Supports Yes Campaign 16/08/2023 At the 2023 HGSA AGM, members overwhelmingly backed a motion for HGSA to pledge formal support for the ‘YES’ campaign to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through a First Nations Voice to Parliament
Speech and Language in individuals with CLCN4-related neurodevelopmental disorder: An international 7/08/2023 Speech and Language in individuals with CLCN4-rlated neurodevelopmental disorder: an international study. Can you help with recruitment?

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