Human Genome Organisation (HUGO) International

Human Genome Organisation (HUGO) is the international organisation of scientists involved in human genetics. HUGO was conceived in 1988, at the first meeting on genome mapping and sequencing at Cold Spring Harbor. From a 42 scientists of 17 countries membership association, HUGO has increased its membership base to over 1,800 members, both established and aspiring of 87 countries after two decades. HUGO has, over the years, played an essential role behind the scenes of the human genome project. With its mission to promote international collaborative effort to study the human genome and the myriad issues raised by knowledge of the genome, HUGO has had noteworthy successes in some of the less glamorous, but nonetheless vital, aspects of the human genome project.

Mission:
The Human Genome Organisation (HUGO) International seeks to bring the benefits of Genomic Sciences to Humanity by:
Promoting fundamental genomic research within nations and throughout the world.
Fostering scientific exchange in genomics with a particular emphasis on scientifically developing and emerging countries.
Supporting discourse in the ethics of genetics and genomics with a global perspective.