REPORT ON THE EUROPEAN HUMAN GENETICS CONFERENCE, 21–24 MAY 2016, BARCELONA, SPAIN

Journal Title: Journal of Hearing Science - Year 2016, Vol 6, Issue 2

Abstract

Materials and methods: The European Human Genetics (ESHG) Conference took place in Barcelona, Spain between 21st and 24th May 2016 for the 49th time. Summary: The 49th European Society of Human Genetics (ESHG) Conference took place in Barcelona, Spain between 21st and 24th May 2016, organized in cooperation with the Spanish Association of Human Genetics. The ESHG Conference is the most important annual meeting for researchers and clinicians in the area of human genetics. It provides a unique occasion to learn of recent discoveries in the field. This year the conference hosted over 3,500 attendees and offered an opportunity to listen to more than 215 oral presentations, 18 workshops, and 8 educational sessions. Additionally, over 150 companies exhibited their range of products and services.

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Urszula Lechowicz, Agnieszka Pollak, Monika Oldak

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Urszula Lechowicz, Agnieszka Pollak, Monika Oldak (2016). REPORT ON THE EUROPEAN HUMAN GENETICS CONFERENCE, 21–24 MAY 2016, BARCELONA, SPAIN. Journal of Hearing Science, 6(2), 63-64. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-373591