AETMIS
The Agence d’évaluation des technologies et des modes d’intervention en santé (AETMIS, the Québec government agency responsible for health services and technology assessment) is an independent organization that reports to Québec's Minister of Health and Social services.

African Society of Human Genetics
“The Society's aim is to equip the African scientific community and policymakers with the information and practical knowledge they need to contribute to the field of genetics research and to attract global attention to the efforts of African scientists.  The society will serve as a forum for scientists interested in Human Genetics in Africa to meet and network.”

The Cambridge Genetics Knowledge Park (CGKP)
One of six in UK aims to transform information from scientific studies on genetics into knowledge; to stimulate the transition from research into clinical benefits and to provide national leadership in public health genetics.

Canadian Program on Genomics and Global Health
An independent and objective source of information about the ethical and social implications of genomics and biotechnology for citizens, communities and the media. The program is based at the University of Toronto Joint Centre for Bioethics.

CARTaGENE Project  
Aims to map genetic variation in a large reference population of Quebec. This will allow large-scale medical, pharmacogenomic and public health studies, including association studies of common diseases and lead to the discovery of new susceptibility genes.

The Cochrane Collaboration
Preparing, maintaining and promoting the accessibility of systematic reviews of the effects of health care (including reviews on genetic-related issues).

Cooperative Research Centre for Discovery of Genes for Common Human Diseases (Gene CRC)
Gene CRC was established in July 1997 in Australia. The mission of the Gene CRC is to enhance the capacity of Australian society to apply the wealth of genetic information that will accrue over the coming decades.

EUROCAT
"A programme supported by the Commission of the European Community for the epidemiologic surveillance of congenital anomalies."

The European Molecular Genetics Quality Network (EMQN) 
Aims to raise and maintain the standards of Diagnostic Clinical Molecular Genetics Testing in the EU through the provision of standard External Quality Assessment (EQA) schemes and agreed Best Practice protocols.

GENETHON
Human Genome Research Centre.

Genome Canada
A primary funding and information resource relating to genomics and proteomics in Canada. Dedicated to developing a national strategy in genomics and proteomics research for the benefit of all Canadians.

Genomics Society and Human Health site from the University of Western
Australia 
An opportunity for researchers and students, from as far a field as molecular biology, medicine, computer science, philosophy, law and public health to work together.

Genome-based Research and Population Health (GRAPH Int)
An international network, GRAPH INT, has been established to promote the goal of achieving the effective translation of genome-based knowledge for the benefit of population health.

Health Technology Assessment
A national Research and Development program for the National Health Service, UK.

Hum-Molgen
"The international communication forum in human genetics."

The Human Variome Project Meeting
An international collaboration that aims to collect all genetic variations within the human genome in a freely accessible system, for use by researchers and health professionals to facilitate superior health care.

IDCFA International Database of Craniofacial Anomalies
Supported by the World Halth Organization

International Agency for Research on Cancer
Coordinates and conducts research on the causes of human cancer, and to develop scientific strategies for cancer control.

International Birth Defects Information Systems
Seeks to ameliorate and prevent birth defects and genetic disorders.

International Clearinghouse for Birth Defects Monitoring Systems
"Dedicated to the sharing of international data, news and views on congenital malformations monitoring, research and prevention."

International Federation of Human Genetics Societies
Provides a forum for organized groups dedicated to all aspects of human genetics, including research, clinical practice, and professional and lay education.

Medical Research Council Human Genetics Unit, United Kingdom
Advances the understanding of genetic factors implicated in human disease and normal and abnormal development.

New South Wales Genetics Education Program
Part of the statewide program of New South Wales Health.

The Oxford Primary Care Genetics Group
Monitors current research activities, facilitates further research, and disseminates the evidence accrued in the field of primary care genetics.

PHG Foundation
An independent international charity working to achieve the responsible and evidence-based application of biomedical science for health.

Public Population Program in Genomics (P3G)
Four population genomics research projects involving whole populations -- Quebec’s CARTaGENE, GenomEUtwin project (involving 8 countries), Estonia’s genome project and the U.K. Biobank -- have created an international consortium: Public Population Project in Genomics (P3G).

UK Biobank project  
A world's resource for the study of genes, environment and health.

University of Sheffield-School of Health and Related Research -
Public Health Genetics page

World Federation of Public Health Associations
"A coalition of national public health associations joining efforts to strengthen the public health profession and to improve community health worldwide."

World Health Organization: The Genomic Resource Centre
This resource base has been developed to provide information and build awareness on human genomics a new and rapidly developing science.

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