Human Genome Epidemiology Network (HuGENet)

• Web site: http://www.cdc.gov/genomics/hugenet/default.htm

Description

Initiated by the CDC, the Human Genome Epidemiology Network, or HuGENet™ is a global collaboration of individuals & organizations committed to the assessment of the impact of human genome variation on population health & how genetic information can be used to improve health & prevent disease. The goals of HuGENet are to:

• establish an information exchange that promotes global collaboration in developing peer-reviewed information on the relationship between human genomic variation and health and on the quality of genetic tests for screening and prevention;
• provide training and technical assistance to researchers and practitioners interested in assessing the role of human genomic variation on population health and how such information can be used in practice;
• develop an updated and accessible knowledge base on the web; and
• promote the use of this knowledge base by health care providers, researchers, industry, government, and the public for making decisions involving the use of genetic information for disease prevention and health promotion.