Purpose
HuGENet™ represents the collaboration of individuals and organizations from diverse backgrounds who are committed to the development and dissemination of population-based human genome epidemiologic information.
View additional information regarding the rationale for establishing HuGENet™, and a detailed definition of Human Genome Epidemiology
Goals
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.
To 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.
To develop an updated and accessible knowledge base on the World Wide Web.
To 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.
HuGENet™ Current Activities
HuGENet™ Collaborators 
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