Under the auspices of the SASHG, Young and Early Career Geneticists Group (YEGG) draws together the junior members of the SASHG organisation. We aim to provide both a meeting place and a voice for all students (BTech, Honours, MSc, MMed and PhD); postdoctoral fellows, interns, medical genetics registrars and junior faculty members involved in Human Genetics research and clinical services in South Africa and beyond.
Goals
The YEGG has four main goals:
- Increase awareness of professions within the field of Human Genetics in Southern Africa and internationally.
- To improve communication and networking amongst up-and-coming geneticists across different institutions using social media and other avenues.
- To provide a platform to address issues specifically affecting young and emerging geneticists including:
– availability of research projects
– career development and guidance
– funding opportunities
– mentorship opportunities - Foster collaboration across the different disciplines within Human Genetics.
YEGG Committee (2023-2024)
Co-Chair / SASHG representative
Malebo Malope, Stellenbosch University
Co-Chair
Barry Shingwenyana, National Health Laboratory Service & University of the Witwatersrand
Secretary
Kabelo Maloka, Stellenbosch University
Treasury Representative / Social Media
Nicole van der Merwe, Cape Peninsula University of Technology & Stellenbosch University
Social Media – Content Creator
Samantha Bayley, University of Cape Town
YEGG Symposium Representative
Claudine Ndimurukundo, University of the Witwatersrand