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We are the UK Government's advisory body on new developments in human genetics and how they impact on individual lives. We give the Government advice on human genetics with a particular focus on the social, ethical and legal issues. One of our key roles is to promote debate and to listen to what the public and our stakeholders have to say. We are committed to openness and transparency.
The Commission is made up of twenty-one members including experts in genetics, ethics, law and consumer affairs. The Chair is Professor Jonathan Montgomery. We also have a Consultative Panel of people who have direct experience of living with genetic conditions and who act as a sounding board for our reports and recommendations.
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News
- HGC supportive of Preconception Genetic Screening Programmes
- The HGC has published a report on preconception genetic testing and screening
- Impact of DNA Patents on Diagnostic Innovation Revealed
- The HGC today published its report of seminar on Intellectual Property and DNA Diagnostics.
- HGC responds to NHS Innovation Consultation
- The HGC has written to Sir Ian Carruthers' review of Innovation in the NHS.
Key dates
- British Society for Human Genetics Conference 2011
- This conference will be held at the University of Warwick and will run from 5-7 September
- 44th meeting of the Human Genetics Commission
- The Human Genetics Commission will meet in plenary on Tuesday, 13 September.