Thursday, 26 September 2024 Genetics 2024 Congress takes place in Portorož

The 10th Congress of the Genetic Society of Slovenia & the 10th Meeting of the Slovenian Society of Human Genetics GENETICS 2024 will take place at the UP FTŠ Turistica in Portorož from 25 to 28 September, organised by UP FVZ and UP FAMNIT. The congress will bring together top experts and invited speakers from Slovenia and foreign universities for the tenth time in a row. The rich four-day programme will cover various areas of genetics, including human, plant, animal and microbiological research.

Around 170 participants, 61 lectures and 64 posters are expected at the congress. Participants come from Slovenia, Germany, Slovakia, Italy, Croatia, Poland, Hungary and the USA.

The congress also includes the well-established Golden Chromosome Award competition for young researchers under 35 years of age who are at the beginning of their independent scientific careers. Presentations by young researchers offer an insight into current research projects and the dynamics among the younger members of the Society. The programme promises interesting and inspiring discussions that will stimulate new collaborations and provide insights into the latest research.