The Genetics Society was founded by William Bateson in 1919 and is one of the oldest "learned societies" devoted to Genetics in the world. Its membership of over 1700 consists of most of the UK's active geneticists, including academics, researchers and students.
It is a registered charity, and organises meetings to promulgate genetics, supports students to attend meetings, sponsors research through fieldwork grants and student bursaries, and promotes the Public Understanding of Genetics.
It co-owns and manages some of the leading journals in the field, and publishes a regular newsletter.
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Latest Event
2010 Autumn Meeting
Friday 12th November 2010 The Royal Society, Carlton House Terrace, London
Lessons from Cancer for Biology and Genetics Scientific organisers: Veronica van Heyningen (MRC Human Genetics Unit, Edinburgh) Terry Rabbitts (Leeds Institute of Molecular Medicine) ...
Latest News
2011 The JBS Haldane Lecture – Call for Nominations
The Genetics Society announces a new prize lecture that will complement the medals and lectures it already awards. The JBS Haldane Lecture will recognise an individual for outstanding ability to commu...