Belgian Society for Human Genetics

The forum aimed at promoting Human Genetics in its wider sense.

30th edition of the Genetics Retreat - NVHG graduate meeting


Please find an invitation of our colleagues in The Netherlands.  The 30th edition of the Genetics Retreat – NVHG graduate meeting, which is scheduled for 4 and 5 May 2023 at conference centre Rolduc in Kerkrade, is now open for registration and abstract submission. 

DNA day 2023

We are pleased to announce the 16th DNA day contest organized by the ESHG.

We invite every student (14-19 years old) to submit a written essay or a video that answers this question:

Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are a type of pluripotent cells that can be obtained by reprogramming animal and human differentiated cells. Give your opinion on what opportunities this technology should be used for, and what potential applications should be avoided. Support your reasoning with examples.

Beside ESHG, the BeSHG will decern a prize for the best Belgian essay or video.

Deadline for submission: April 25 2022.  DNA day website    Submission instruction: essay and video