About Us

The Irish Society of Human Genetics is an independent non-profit professional organisation whose purpose is to promote and encourage the advancement and public awareness of Human Genetics and Genomics in research and clinical practice.

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Aims and Objectives

  1. To promote, encourage and advance the study and practice of human genetics and genomics.
  2. To support, guide and inform healthcare and other professionals contributing to applications of genetics and genomics in Ireland, and the development and assurance of high standards of practice.
  3. To promote education in genetics and genomics through seminars, lectures, discussion groups, conferences and symposia.
  4. To act as an authoritative body for the purpose of consultation in matters of public and professional interest and to offer informed opinion on issues of public interest in relation to genetics and genomics.
  5. To cooperate and collaborate with other National and International societies which promote the study and practice of human genetics and genomics.

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ESHG Precision Medicine Course 2025

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The ESHG Precision Medicine Team are excited to announce that registration is now open for the European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG) Precision Genomic Medicine Workshop 2025! This is the 2nd time this workshop has been run and this year…

Marie Greally Award

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Paula Hillenbrand was awarded the Marie Greally Award 2024 for the best performing final year student on the BSc in Genetics and Genomics at University of Galway.

ISHG Summer Research Studentships

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We are delighted to announce these studentships to support undergraduate students (with an interest in human genetics) to complete a short research project. We hope that this will allow students the opportunity to become familiar with research…