The Cyprus Society of Human Genetics (CSHG) was founded on 3^rd February 2004 with the main aim of promoting and developing the science of human genetics in Cyprus.

Human genetics studies human diversity by exploring genetic phenomena and mechanisms at the molecular or cellular level. Understanding these mechanisms will promote better diagnosis, treatment and prevention of human genetic diseases. The CSHG wants to be a catalyst for this process in Cyprus by facilitating

• networking of national and international biomedical professionals
• organising the professional framework of geneticists in Cyprus
• education, research, harmonisation and progress in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of inherited disorders.

The details of the CSHG scope and aims are detailed in its Statute.