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The Clinical
Genetics Society (CGS) was set up in 1970 to bring together doctors and
other professionals involved in the care of individuals and families with
genetic disorders, with the following aims:
- to advance and promote the science and
practice of Clinical Genetics
- to bring together workers who have a
common interest in Clinical Genetics
- to understand, prevent, cure and
alleviate conditions with a genetic aetiology
- to publish and disseminate reports,
statements, and research findings
Since its creation, the CGS membership has
increased steadily to over 400 members from around the world but
principally in the UK. The aims have broadened, and now include:
- promoting and facilitating education for the
genetics community, other health care professionals, those outwith the profession,
and the wider public
- encouraging high standards of training
for professionals within Clinical Genetics
- facilitating research into basic human
genetics and genetic disorders
- maintaining excellent links with patient
groups
- continuing constructive dialogue with
government and other politicians on genetics-related issues
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