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The British Society for Human Genetics provides a forum for professionals involved in Genetics as a clinical service and research. Its membership is in excess of 1500 and includes a wide spectrum of clinical, laboratory and research disciplines. Click here for information on joining the Society. A major three day conference encompassing all aspects of human genetics is organised each year. The Society has a governing Council and a Constitution. The Society has an interest in the provision of genetic services at a national level, and is asked for reports and advice on important issues. It has an active Public Policy Committee, as well as a key role in the Joint Committee on Medical Genetics. The Society is a member of the International Federation of Human Genetics Societies.
The BSHG was formed in 1996. The founding members were from four existing societies:
Clinical Molecular Genetics Society
Association of Clinical Cytogeneticists
These associations have, and will retain responsibility for, separate interests in relation to career structure, professional qualifications, specialist training, quality control, codes of professional practice and other detailed matters. They have however an overriding common interest in developing human genetics in relation to health care in the United Kingdom, and in representing their professions in public. These organisations continue to exist within the BSHG umbrella, and new members of the BSHG are offered the opportunity of joining one of the constituent societies. A new associate group has recently been formed for people interested in Cancer Genetics- the CGG. For more information look here. Members who wish to raise issues for discussion at the Council should contact a member of Council shown below. Members wishing to raise items at the Annual General Meeting should send them to the General Secretary to arrive no later than three weeks before the meeting. The Society offers travel awards to assist members to attend conferences. The Society's office is in Birmingham. Mrs Ruth Cole is the Society's administrator.
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