Southern African society for Human Genetics—SASHG @SAHumanGenetics
A multidisciplinary, non-discriminatory society whose mission is to advance human genetics science practice in Southern Africa. linktr.ee/SASHG2024 Southern Africa Joined December 2018-
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🧬 Get involved with YEGG! Join a YEGG working group, collaborate with peers, and help shape our initiatives ✨ Apply: forms.gle/ndkrcFCEcdeuZ5… 📅 Deadline: 11 May #YEGG #GeneticsCommunity #EarlyCareerResearchers #SASHG
Competition loading… 👀 The SASHG Article Competition opens this May! YEGG members stand a chance to win exciting prizes by submitting: ✔️ Articles published between 1 July 25 - 31 June 26 ✔️ OR articles already submitted for publication during this time Keep your eyes open!
We’re thrilled to announce the WINNER of our Rare Disease Day 2026 Poster Competition: Nicole Brits 🎉 With a background in genetics and a passion for rare disease awareness and equity, Nicole’s design beautifully reflects this year’s theme, More Than You Can Imagine - Equity💜
28 February was Rare Disease Day 💜 We stand with individuals living with rare diseases and advocate for awareness, research, and equitable access to care. This year’s theme, More Than You Can Imagine - Equity, reminds us that equity in healthcare matters. Today and every day.
🎨 Design for Rare Disease Day 2026 SASHG is calling you to enter our Rare Disease Day poster competition! Posters will be judged on: ✔️ Creativity and visual impact ✔️ Clear, accessible messaging about Rare Disease Day 🏆 Winning design will be featured on Rare Disease Day 2026
✨ Join us for a relaxed year-end social! ✨ YEGG is hosting an online catch-up on 9 Dec 2025 at 12h30. Connect with fellow young geneticists and chat with PIs about career paths in Genetics. 🔗 Register below: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7d2c1f21… We’d love to see you there! #SASHG #YEGG
🌟 Meet the winners of the YEGG Article Competition! 🌟 These talented young geneticists are shaping the future of Human Genetics. Swipe to read their bios! 🧬 #YEGG #SASHG #Genetics #ResearchExcellence
🌍✨ Join Dr Inge Kleinhans for “From Legacy to Leadership in Global Health - Taking Up Your Seat!” Topics: women in leadership, power, privilege, bullying, imposter syndrome & why every role matters. 📅 24 Oct | 12:00 SAST | Join: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/977ea85a… #YEGG #SASHG
🎗️ October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 💗 Early detection saves lives — know the signs & check yourself regularly. 🔎 How to self-exam: wellwomen.co.za/how-to-perform… 📖 Symptoms: cancercenter.com/cancer-types/b… #SASHG #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
📢Applications are now open for Group Leaders at the African Bioinformatics Institute! We welcome senior scientists based at African institutions advancing bioinformatics. 🗓️First review: 19 Sept 2025 📎For more information click here: bioinformaticsinstitute.africa/news/25/Call%2…
🔬 MSHG Webinar Alert! Join us for a CPD-accredited talk by Sarah Walters: Behind the Bench: Shaping Private Genetic Services in SA 🗓 24 July 2025 🕐 13:00–14:00 🔗 Zoom link in bio! #MSHG #SASHG #GeneticsWebinar #HumanGenetics
📝 ARTICLE COMPETITION ALERT! Calling all Young Investigators! Do you have a recently published or soon-to-be-submitted article? Here's your chance to showcase your work and win great prizes! Details in the post. Submit below or follow link in bio forms.gle/LM9cg7PBNsneCy… #SASHG
We are thrilled to announce the WINNER of our Rare Disease Poster Competition: Ms Nolene Chetty. We thank Nolene for designing a beautiful poster! Thanks also to everyone who entered our poster competition in support of rare diseases! 💙💜💚 #SASHG #RareDiseaseDay #RDD
Today is Rare Disease Day! 💜 We stand with the 1 in 15 South Africans affected by rare diseases. Let’s raise #RarenessAwareness, support research, and advocate for better care! 💙💜💚 #SASHG #RareDiseaseDay #RDD #ShareYourColours #1in15 #Genetics
💜🌍 Today is Rare Disease Day! 🌍💜 Together, we stand with the 300 million people worldwide living with rare diseases. In uniting on this day we can raise awareness, advocate for change, and promote a more equitable future! ⚖️ Learn more: rarediseaseday.org
🧬💜 Tomorrow is Rare Disease Day! Let’s stand together in support of the 1 in 15 people affected by rare diseases in South Africa and beyond. Join us in raising #RarenessAwareness 📢 Tag us and @rare_aware in your posts to show your support! #SASHG #RDD #ShareYourColours #1in15
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