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The Human Genome Organisation (HUGO) is an international organisation of scientists involved in human genetic and genomic research. The primary ethos of HUGO is to promote and sustain international collaboration in the field of human genetics.

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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
We are pleased to congratulate Prof. Rokhaya Ndiaye (Cheikh Anta Diop University) on receiving the HUGO African Prize for her contributions to genomics and advancing scientific discovery across Africa and beyond. #HGM2026 #TheGoldenHelixFoundation
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
The updated program has been released and is now available on our website. We encourage you to visit our website and explore all the latest details! See you in Athens! Register Now: www.hugo-hgm2026.org View Program: www.hugo-hgm2026.org/program #HGM2026 #TheGoldenHelixFoundation
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
We warmly congratulate Dr. Yue Wan (A*STAR Genome Institute of Singapore) on receiving the HUGO Chen Award of Excellence for her outstanding contributions. Visit www.hugo-hgm2026.org! #HGM2026 #TheGoldenHelixFoundation
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
We extend our warm congratulations to Prof. Muzlifah Haniffa (Wellcome Sanger Institute) on receiving the HUGO Chen Award of Excellence for her outstanding contributions. Visit www.hugo-hgm2026.org! #HGM2026 #TheGoldenHelixFoundation
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
We are pleased to congratulate Prof. Mike Snyder (Stanford University) on receiving the HUGO Chen Awards for Distinguished Academic Achievement in Human Genetic and Genomic Research for his outstanding contributions. Visit www.hugo-hgm2026.org! #HGM2026 #TheGoldenHelixFoundation
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Register now for Human Genome Meeting 2026, which will be held at the historic Zappeion Megaron, Athens, from April 21 to 24, 2026. Don't miss this final opportunity to secure your spot at our special discounted rate! Register Now: www.hugo-hgm2026.org #HGM2026 #TheGoldenHelixFoundation
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
We are pleased to announce Prof. Sonja Rasmussen (Johns Hopkins University) as an invited speaker at #HGM2026. She will share insights on public health genomics and the integration of genomics into population health responses. #TheGoldenHelixFoundation
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
#HGM2026 welcomes Prof. Heidi Rehm (Broad Institute) as an invited speaker. Her talk will highlight advances in clinical genomics, variant interpretation, and global data-sharing initiatives. Visit www.hugo-hgm2026.org! #TheGoldenHelixFoundation
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
#HGM2026 welcomes Prof. Thorsten Lehr (Saarland University) as an invited speaker. His talk will highlight advances in pharmacogenomics and drug response research. Register Now: www.hugo-hgm2026.org View Program: www.hugo-hgm2026.org/program #TheGoldenHelixFoundation
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
We are delighted to feature Prof. Harald Schmidt (Maastricht University) as an invited speaker at #HGM2026. He will discuss how genetic variation influences drug response and treatment outcomes. Visit www.hugo-hgm2026.org! #TheGoldenHelixFoundation
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
We are pleased to announce Prof. Ilias Goranitis (University of Melbourne) as an invited speaker at #HGM2026. He will present on health economics, value assessment, and policy considerations for genomic and precision medicine. #TheGoldenHelixFoundation
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
We are pleased to announce Prof. Denis Sarigiannis (National Hellenic Research Foundation) as an invited speaker at #HGM2026. He will share insights on environmental health, exposomics, and their relevance to human genomics. Visit www.hugo-hgm2026.org! #TheGoldenHelixFoundation
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
We are pleased to announce Prof. Vasilis Vasiliou (Yale University) as an invited speaker at #HGM2026. His work in genomics and environmental research promises to deliver valuable perspectives for the community. Visit www.hugo-hgm2026.org! #TheGoldenHelixFoundation
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
#HGM2026 welcomes Prof. Leda Chatzi (University of Southern California) as an invited speaker. Her talk will focus on the genomic effects of environmental exposures and their role in disease. Visit www.hugo-hgm2026.org! #TheGoldenHelixFoundation
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
We are delighted to feature Dr. Anne O'Donnell-Luria (Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard) as an invited speaker at #HGM2026. She will discuss emerging insights into RNA regulation and its impact on disease. Visit www.hugo-hgm2026.org! #TheGoldenHelixFoundation
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
#HGM2026 welcomes Prof. Ling-Ling Chen (Shanghai Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology) as an invited speaker. Her presentation will focus on regulatory RNA biology and genome regulation in human disease. Visit www.hugo-hgm2026.org! #TheGoldenHelixFoundation
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
We are pleased to announce Dr. Kai-Keen Shiu (University College London) as an invited speaker at #HGM2026. He will share insights into cancer genomics and the clinical translation of precision oncology. Visit www.hugo-hgm2026.org! #TheGoldenHelixFoundation
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
We are pleased to announce Dr. Pavlos Pavlakis (University of Crete, Greece) as an invited speaker at #HGM2026. He will share insights into population-level genetic patterns and their relevance to ancestry and human history in a regional context. Visit www.hugo-hgm2026.org! #TheGoldenHelixFoundation
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
#HGM2026 welcomes Prof. Hie Lim Kim (Nanyang Technological University) as an invited speaker. Her presentation will address the evolutionary and ecological influences on human genetic variation. Visit www.hugo-hgm2026.org! #TheGoldenHelixFoundation
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
We are honored to welcome Prof. Karen Miga (UC Santa Cruz) as an invited speaker at #HGM2026. She will discuss recent breakthroughs in human genome assembly and centromere biology. Visit www.hugo-hgm2026.org! #TheGoldenHelixFoundation
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
We are pleased to include Prof. Alessio Squassina (University of Cagliari) as an invited speaker at #HGM2026. His talk will address pharmacogenomics and precision psychiatry. Visit www.hugo-hgm2026.org! #TheGoldenHelixFoundation
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
#HGM2026 welcomes Prof. Isidore Rigoutsos (Thomas Jefferson University) as an invited speaker. He will present on computational genomics, regulatory networks, and systems-level genome analysis. Visit www.hugo-hgm2026.org! #TheGoldenHelixFoundation
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
#HGM2026 welcomes Prof. Aime Lumaka (University of Kinshasa) as an invited speaker. He will discuss genomics research in African populations and its implications for global health and medicine. Visit www.hugo-hgm2026.org! #TheGoldenHelixFoundation
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
We are delighted to announce Prof. Bassam R. Ali (United Arab Emirates University) as an invited speaker at #HGM2026. His talk will highlight advances in human genetic disorders and population genomics. Visit www.hugo-hgm2026.org! #TheGoldenHelixFoundation
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
We are delighted to feature Prof. Gabriela Repetto (Universidad del Desarrollo) as an invited speaker at #HGM2026. She will share insights on genomics-driven rare disease research and precision oncology strategies. Visit www.hugo-hgm2026.org! #TheGoldenHelixFoundation
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
#HGM2026 welcomes Dr. Magda Bienko (Human Technopole) as an invited speaker. Her talk will focus on innovations in functional genomics and high-throughput screening technologies. Visit www.hugo-hgm2026.org! #TheGoldenHelixFoundation
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
We are honored to announce Dr. Christina Mitropoulou (#TheGoldenHelixFoundation) as an invited speaker at #HGM2026. She will present on cutting-edge applications of genomics in research and clinical decision-making. Visit hugo-hgm2026.org!
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
We are pleased to announce Prof. James Buchanan (Queen Mary University of London) as an invited speaker at #HGM2026. We look forward to his perspective on the health economic aspects of precision diagnosis and treatment, as well as translational research. #TheGoldenHelixFoundation
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
The updated program has been released and is now available on our website. Visit our website to discover what’s new and secure your spot by registering today. We look forward to welcoming you in Athens! Register Now: hugo-hgm2026.org #HGM2026 #TheGoldenHelixFoundation
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Abstract submission deadline is extended until February 15th! Find submission instructions, deadlines, and more ways to participate at: www.hugo-hgm2026.org/abstract-sub.... Register Now: www.hugo-hgm2026.org View Program: www.hugo-hgm2026.org/program #HGM2026 #TheGoldenHelixFoundation
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
Register now for Human Genome Meeting 2026, which will be held at the historic Zappeion Megaron, Athens, from April 22 to 24, 2026. Don't miss this final opportunity to secure your spot at our special discounted rate! Visit www.hugo-hgm2026.org. #HGM2026 #TheGoldenHelixFoundation
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
We are delighted to announce Prof. John Quackenbush (Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health) as an invited speaker at #HGM2026. His contributions to computational biology continue to shape the future of genomic research. Visit www.hugo-hgm2026.org! #TheGoldenHelixFoundation
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
We are excited to feature a Plenary talk from Dr. Piero Carninci (Human Technopole/RIKEN) at the #HGM2026. His extensive work in functional genomics continues to drive innovation across the global genomics community. Visit www.hugo-hgm2026.org! #TheGoldenHelixFoundation
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Travel grants for students/post-docs and early-career researchers from LMIC countries are available. Please register and submit abstracts to be awarded with travel grants. Find submission instructions to participate at www.hugo-hgm2026.org/abstract-sub...! #HGM2026 #TheGoldenHelixFoundation
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Please join us at the Human Genome Meeting 2026 “Bringing our Genomes to Medicine” at the historic Zappeion Megaron, April 21–24, 2026. You can apply to give an oral or poster presentation at HGM2026. Submit Abstract: www.hugo-hgm2026.org/abstract-sub... #HGM2026 #TheGoldenHelixFoundation
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Early-bird registration is until December 14th! Register now for Human Genome Meeting 2026, which will take place at the Zappeion Hall in Athens, Greece. The main program will be held on April 22–24, 2026, with a trainee symposium on April 21. For more information, please visit hugo-hgm2026.org!
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Please Save The Date! HGM2026 will be held in Athens, Greece on 21 - 24 April, 2026. The symposiums, workshops, exhibition, welcome reception will be held in the many meeting venues at Zappeion Hall - an iconic landmark in the heart of Athens!
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
HUGO warns that US science funding cuts threaten global advances in genomics, rare disease diagnosis, and public health. Sustained investment is crucial to ensure genomic benefits reach everyone. For more information: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40287694/ #genomics #researchfunding
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Expression of concern for global biomedical research by the human genome organization (HUGO) - PubMed
Cuts to US science funding will stall advances in genomics affecting public health, rare disease and cancer diagnostics and therapeutics in the US and around the world.
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
We are pleased to announce the appointment of our new President, Dr. Piero Carninci. We are also delighted that our former President, Prof. Ada Hamosh, will continue to support the organization as Vice President. We look forward to their leadership in shaping our future. #HUGO
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
We offer services on Revio and Onso instruments from PacBio to produce HiFi long-read and high quality short-read sequence data, respectively. Use Inqaba biotec - a Pacbio certified service provider! For more information: www.inqababiotec.africa #Inqaba #Sequencing #Genomics
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
We are proud to offer a wide range of sequencing services across Illumina, Oxford Nanopore, and PacBio platforms, all with our two-week turnaround guarantee. From single samples to large-scale projects, SeqCenter is your sequencing partner. Visit www.seqcenter.com #SeqCenter #Sequencing
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
We’re making progress more accessible—bringing HiFi sequencing within reach with the Vega benchtop system and enhancing scalability with Revio’s new price of $599k and SPRQ chemistry delivering 120 Gb per SMRT Cell. Learn more here: www.pacb.com/sequencing-s... #PacBio #HiFisequencing #Genomics
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Meet our speakers! Jin Billy Li at Stanford University will give a talk on 'Bioinformatics(Machine Learning) and Artificial Intelligence for Genomic Medicine' session with the title of "A Large Number of GWAS Loci of Immune-Related Diseases can be Explained by a Shared Mechanism". #HGM2025
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
The plenary talks will address global efforts to establish multiple reference genomes and the ethical implications, while the panel will address African genomic diversity in Africa and unique issues in the African diaspora. See you all in Durban! Register Now: hugo-hgm2025.org/registration/
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Meet our workshop speakers! Join us for an engaging workshop, offering valuable learning opportunities and practical insights to advance skills in genomics. Register Now: hugo-hgm2025.org/registration/ Submit Abstract: hugo-hgm2025.org/abstract-sub...
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Meet our symposium speakers! We are pleased to announce the distinguished speakers for HGM2025. See you all in Durban! Register Now: hugo-hgm2025.org/registration/ Submit Abstract: hugo-hgm2025.org/abstract-sub... View Program: hugo-hgm2025.org/programme-at... For more information: hugo-hgm2025.org
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Meet our symposium speakers! We are pleased to announce the distinguished speakers for HGM2025. See you all in Durban! Register Now: hugo-hgm2025.org/registration/ Submit Abstract: hugo-hgm2025.org/abstract-sub... View Program: hugo-hgm2025.org/programme-at... For more information: hugo-hgm2025.org
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
This is your last opportunity to submit your abstract for poster presentation during HGM2025! Late submissions received after December 14th, 2024, will only be considered as poster presentations, and travel grants will not be awarded. Submit Abstract: hugo-hgm2025.org/abstract-sub...
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Human Genome Organisation @humangenomeorg.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
The updated program has been released and is now available on our website. We encourage you to visit our website and explore all the latest details! Don’t forget to register. See you in Durban! Register Now: hugo-hgm2025.org/registration/ Submit Abstract: hugo-hgm2025.org/abstract-sub...
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