ESHG Announcements

The EJHG publishes short announcements (free of charge for ESHG dysmorphology members) regarding meetings in Europe, positions available and other announcements of interest to the Human Genetics community in Europe

European School of Medical Genetics 8th Course

March 19–25, 1995, Sestri Levante, Genoa, Italy

Directors

Victor A. McKusick (Baltimore)

Giovanni Romeo (Genoa)

Faculty members

S. Antonorakis; A. Ballabio; J. Burn; L. Cavalli-Sforza; M. Devoto; D. Donnai; R. Galanello; P. Goodfellow; R. Harris; S. Lear; D. Ledbetter; G. Lenoir; J.L. Mandel; B. Müller; P. Pellicci; M. Pembrey; M. Pierotti; A. Read; G. Romeo; H.H. Ropers; A. Schinzel; M. Schwab; G.J. Van Ommen; R. Winter; M. Zeviani.

Topics

Introduction to human molecular genetics and linkage analysis; cytogenetics; population genetics; clinical dysmorphology; cancer genetics; model systems, and genetic counselling and community genetic services.

Format

Morning lectures, afternoon workshops in groups of 15–20 students.

Venue and Accommodation

Grand Hotel del Castelli, Sestri Levante. Half board and lodging costs per day per person 77,000–107,000 lire depending on the room.

Language

English.

Fee

420,000 lire covering tuition fee, course book, lunch, coffee breaks, welcome party, excursion, certificate of attendance.

Application

Send by regular mail a short CV, a letter of recommendation, a brief description of your scientific interests and a certificate of your fluency in English to:

Ms Paola Quattrone

Laboratory of Molecular Genetics

Istituto G. Gaslini

I-16148 Genoa (Italy)

Tel: +39 10 5636 400/(370)

Fax: +39 10 3776590

Mauro Baschirotto Award 1995

Since 1992, the European Society of Human Genetics has presented the Mauro Baschirotto Award during its annual meeting in recognition of individual achievements in human genetics. The award is funded through the philanthropy of the Mauro Baschirotto family.

Award

The laureate receives a golden ring reproducing the logo of the Mauro Baschirotto Foundation, specially designed by the silversmiths of Vicenza (Italy) and cast in a single copy each year, and a cheque for 1,500 ECU to cover the expenses for participation of the awardee at the 3-day meeting of the Society.

Eligibility

Candidates working in Europe can be nominated from any of the disciplines. The awardee must be present at the 27th annual meeting of the European Society of Human Genetics to be held in Berlin, 24–26 May, 1995.

Dr. Andrea Ballabio presenting the Mauro Baschirotto award to Dr. Mary Lyon during the meeting of the European Society of Human Genetics in Paris, June 1994.

Application Procedure and Deadline

Nomination letters describing the scientific accomplishments of the candidates in detail must be reveived by January 31, 1995. Nominations can be made by members of the Society as well as by non-members.

Submit to:

Prof. Dr. C. Van Broeckhoven

Neurogenetics Laboratory

University of Antwerp

Universiteitsplein 1

B-2610 Antwerpen (Belgium)

Fax:+32 3 820 2541

Tel: +32 3 820 2601

27th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG)

in Conjunction with the 7th Annual Meeting of the Society of Human Genetics in Germany (GfH)

ICC Berlin, May 23–26, 1995

Time Schedule

Table 1

For further information:

Congress Secretariat

Mrs. I. Preinesberger

Institute of Human Genetics

Heubnerweg 6

D-14059 Berlin

Tel.:+49 30 3035 4377

Fax: +49 30 3035 4613