The role of the European Society of Human Genetics in delivering genomic education

Tobias, E. S. et al. (2021) The role of the European Society of Human Genetics in delivering genomic education. Frontiers in Genetics, 12, 693952. (doi: 10.3389/fgene.2021.693952) (PMID:34539735) (PMCID:PMC8446627)

Abstract

The European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG) was founded in 1967 as a professional organisation for members working in genetics in clinical practice, research and education. The Society seeks the integration of scientific research and its implementation into clinical practice and the education of specialists and the public in all areas of medical and human genetics. The Society works to do this through many approaches, including educational sessions at the annual conference; training courses in general and specialist areas of genetics; an online resource of educational materials (EuroGEMS); and a mentorship scheme. The ESHG Education Committee is implementing new approaches to expand the reach of its educational activities and portfolio. With changes in technology, appreciation of the utility of genomics in healthcare and the public’s and patients’ increased awareness of the role of genomics, this review will summarise how the ESHG is adapting to deliver innovative educational activity.

• Item Type: Articles
• Keywords: Genetics, education, genomics, European Society of Human Genetics, education committee, EuroGEMS, massive open online course, courses/diffusion, mentorship.
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Tobias, Professor Edward
• Authors: Tobias, E. S., Avram, E., Calapod, P., Cordier, C., den Dunnen, J. T., Ding, C., Dolzan, V., Houge, S. D., Lynch, S. A., O’Byrne, J., Patsalis, P., Prokopenko, I., Soares, C. A., Tobias, A. P., and Newman, W. G.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing
• Journal Name: Frontiers in Genetics
• Publisher: Frontiers Media
• ISSN: 1664-8021
• ISSN (Online): 1664-8021
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2021 Tobias, Avram, Calapod, Cordier, den Dunnen, Ding, Dolzan, Houge, Lynch, O’Byrne, Patsalis, Prokopenko, Soares, Tobias and Newman
• First Published: First published in Frontiers in Genetics 12: 693952
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced under a Creative Commons License