A multidisciplinary, non-discriminatory society whose mission is to advance human genetics science practice in Southern Africa.
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🧬 Get involved with YEGG!
Join a YEGG working group, collaborate with peers, and help shape our initiatives ✨
Apply: forms.gle/ndkrcFCEcdeuZ5LS9
📅 Deadline: 11 May
#YEGG #GeneticsCommunity #EarlyCareerResearchers #SASHG
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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!
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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💜
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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.
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Southern African society for Human Genetics—SASHG retweeted
🎨 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
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✨ 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/e…
We’d love to see you there!
#SASHG #YEGG
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🌟 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
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🌍✨ 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/e…
#YEGG #SASHG
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🎗️ 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-perfo…
📖 Symptoms: cancercenter.com/cancer-type…
#SASHG #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
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Southern African society for Human Genetics—SASHG retweeted
Our next online Africa-Europe #genetics seminar will focus on the link between human #genomic variation and health. It features Nicky Mulder & Serena Scollen and will be held September 17. Register for free access using the link in the flyer below. We thank our sponsor @illumina
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Southern African society for Human Genetics—SASHG retweeted
📢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.afri…
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🔬 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
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📝 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/LM9cg7PBNsneCybGA
#SASHG
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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!
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#SASHG #RareDiseaseDay #RDD
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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!
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#SASHG #RareDiseaseDay #RDD #ShareYourColours #1in15 #Genetics
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Southern African society for Human Genetics—SASHG retweeted
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💜🌍 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/
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🧬💜 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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