Table 1 The ‘renewed’ ESHG; some major initiatives since 1992
From: Activities and initiatives of the renewed European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG) (1992–2017)
1993 Founding of the Society’s own journal—European Journal of Human Genetics |
1996 ESHG becomes part of the International Federation of Human Genetics Societies |
1998 ESHG website initiated |
2001—ESHG coordinated campaign against patenting of human genes |
2001—Response to European Union proposals in relation to cloning and other ethical issues |
2003 Alternate year linked historical workshops (Genetics and Medicine Historical Network) |
2008 Vienna-based permanent secretariat with Executive Officer (Jerome del Picchia) |
2012 European Board of Medical Genetics formed |
