SA Branch Committee

President 

Andrew Dubowsky

Vice President 

Dr Peter A. Kaub

Treasurer 

Hayley Salvemini

Member 

Krzysztof Bernatowicz

Member 

Thi Thuong Ha

Member 

Dr Claire Christine Homan

Member 

Dr Raman K. Sharma

Past President 

Dr Lachlan A. Jolly

Branch's Executives can access Financial Reports and Useful Resources via the link below:

Link to Financial reports and Useful Resources page.

 

 

HGSA SA Branch 2025 Essay Competition Guidelines

 

Should we allow germline genetic modification – yes or no, and why?

What we are looking for:

  • Your voice comes first.
    Essays that reflect your thinking, your experiences, and your voice will be scored higher. Tools like AI
    may only be used with brainstorming, research, or structure.*
  • Opinion with evidence.
    Take a clear stance or express a well-defined opinion. Use examples, personal experience, logic, or
    research to support your points.
  • Engagement over perfection.
    We value thoughtful, honest writing more than perfectly polished sentences. Be real. Take a risk. Tell
    us what you really think, even if you’re still figuring it out.

    Requirements:
  • Length: Maximum 1000 words (excluding references)
  • Format: Typed, double-spaced, 12-point font
  • Cite sources if used

    *Submissions that are clearly over-reliant on AI (too generic, robotic tone, or lacking personal insight)
    will not score. If you use AI, please include a brief note (2–3 sentences) at the end explaining how you used it.