Southern African society for Human Genetics—SASHG

A multidisciplinary, non-discriminatory society whose mission is to advance human genetics science practice in Southern Africa.

[Southern African society for Human Genetics—SASHG @SAHumanGenetics]

🧬 Get involved with YEGG!

Join a YEGG working group, collaborate with peers, and help shape our initiatives ✨

Apply: https://t.co/lP7FL6StQi
📅 Deadline: 11 May
#YEGG #GeneticsCommunity #EarlyCareerResearchers #SASHG

[Southern African society for Human Genetics—SASHG @SAHumanGenetics]

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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!

[Southern African society for Human Genetics—SASHG @SAHumanGenetics]

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💜

[Southern African society for Human Genetics—SASHG @SAHumanGenetics]

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.

[Southern African society for Human Genetics—SASHG @SAHumanGenetics]

🎨 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

[Southern African society for Human Genetics—SASHG @SAHumanGenetics]

🎨 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

[Southern African society for Human Genetics—SASHG @SAHumanGenetics]

✨ 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:
https://t.co/o4nuf1bK9N

We’d love to see you there!
#SASHG #YEGG

[Southern African society for Human Genetics—SASHG @SAHumanGenetics]

🌟 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

[Southern African society for Human Genetics—SASHG @SAHumanGenetics]

🎉 YEGG Article Competition Winners! 🧬

🥇 Rita Labuschagne | 🥈 Maryke Schoonen | 🥉 Caroline Foden & Mishka Dass

Congrats to our winners and thank you to the SASHG & reviewers!

Stay tuned - winner bios and all 17 articles coming soon.
#YEGG #SASHG

[Southern African society for Human Genetics—SASHG @SAHumanGenetics]

🌍✨ 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: https://t.co/soXKb2fbT9

#YEGG #SASHG

[Southern African society for Human Genetics—SASHG @SAHumanGenetics]

🎗️ October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 💗

Early detection saves lives — know the signs & check yourself regularly.
🔎 How to self-exam: https://t.co/GWGdNXbtWZ
📖 Symptoms: https://t.co/2fke5zMXQ5

#SASHG #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

[Southern African society for Human Genetics—SASHG @SAHumanGenetics]

✨ The wait is almost over! ✨
We received 17 fantastic submissions for the YEGG Article Competition!

With the help of our panel of 5 expert reviewers, we’ll soon be announcing the winners! 🏆

Stay tuned – the results are coming soon! 👀
#SASHG #YEGG

[International Genetics Federation @IntlGeneticsFed]

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

[African Bioinformatics Institute @AfrBioInstitute]

📢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: https://t.co/Qh6SJHeAf6

[Southern African society for Human Genetics—SASHG @SAHumanGenetics]

🔬 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

[Southern African society for Human Genetics—SASHG @SAHumanGenetics]

📝 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 https://t.co/2hHcktlEhj
#SASHG

[Southern African society for Human Genetics—SASHG @SAHumanGenetics]

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

[Southern African society for Human Genetics—SASHG @SAHumanGenetics]

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

[Rare Disease Day @rarediseaseday]

💜🌍 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: https://t.co/AUKfGZJLJB

[Southern African society for Human Genetics—SASHG @SAHumanGenetics]

🧬💜 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