The human genetics activity started in the National Research Centre as a unit in 1966. As a department in 1977. Then became a Division with eight departments since 2003.

Realising the importance to promote human genetics as a science and to meet our patients social and ethical aspects, the National Society of Human Genetics – Egypt was established in 2005.

Objectives

• Increased awareness about human genetics & genetic diseases among the public & professionals to support and participate in research on genetic diseases in Egypt and to attract international attention of specialized scientists.
• Holding of conferences, workshops, symposia and training courses in the specialized field of human genetics to increase public and professional knowledge about the different genetic diseases and methods for containing them in the society and exchange of scientific knowledge.
• Enhancement of research projects on genetic diseases, publication of results in a specialized journal to be published by the society.
• Increase of public awareness about the prevention and management of genetic diseases through the mass media and communications through newspapers, television& radio programs.
• Increase public knowledge about care & rehabilitation of genetically disabled through leaflets to be distributed to the public.
• Encouragement of students and recent graduated to join the activities of the society.
• Enhancement of national, regional and international networking and-co-operation for early detection, prevention and management of genetic diseases which affect all systems and organs of the human body at the level of Egypt, Arab countries, Africa, Europe, USA, etc.

Main plans for 2018

• Interact more with fellow African Human Genetics Societies to promote Human Genetics practice and research and exchange of expertise
• Continuing to promote and increase awareness of Human Genetics, capacity building through supporting the exchange of expertise, genetics training courses, and genomic research
• Promoting publications and visibility of NSHG Journal: Middle East Journal of Medical Genetics
• Enhance research projects on genetic diseases in Egypt particularly building up a national registry
• Continue to support research and treatment of patients with genetic diseases, in particular, osteogenesis imperfecta