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.

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. As of 2012, the society had about 87 members. The Estonian Society of Human Genetics is associated with the

Estonian Academy of Sciences Founded in 1938, the Estonian Academy of Sciences (, ) is Estonia's national academy of science in Tallinn. As with other national academies, it is an independent group of well-known scientists whose stated aim is to promote research and develo ...

. It is also associated with the

European Society of Human Genetics The European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG) is a non-profit organization that promotes research, facilitates communication and encourages best practice in applications of human and medical genetics, particularly in Europe. The society organizes t ...

(ESHG).

Board

As of 2012, the President was

Andres Metspalu Andres Metspalu (born 11 March 1951) is an Estonians, Estonian geneticist and member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences. Biography Metspalu was born on 11 March 1951 in Lääne-Viru County. In 1969 he graduated from the Rakke High School. I ...

. Metspalu is a past President of the European Society of Human Genetics. The Board as of 2012 was: *Professor

, 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 Riin Tamm (born 12 August 1981) is an Estonian geneticist and a proponent of science in popular culture. She is head of the Department of Youth and Talent Policy within the Estonian Ministry of Education and Research. She has previously served ...

, 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 * * * * * * {{refend Genetics societies Medical and health organizations based in Estonia Science and technology in Estonia 1999 establishments in Estonia