About HGVS

Objectives

The Society aims to foster discovery and characterization of genomic variations including population distribution and phenotypic associations. We will promote collection, documentation and free distribution of genomic variation information and associated clinical variations and endeavor to foster the development of the necessary methodology and informatics.

Mission Statement

To enhance human health through identification and characterization of changes in the genome that lead to susceptibility to illness. To this end, to collate the genomic information necessary for molecular diagnosis, research on basic mechanisms and design of treatments of human ailments.

Society Journal

"Human Mutation" is the Society journal. Members will receive a reduced subscription to the journal if they choose to subscribe here.