Corporate Body

Genetics Society of Australia (1952 - 2005)

From
1952
Australia
To
2005
Australia
Functions
Genetics and Professional Association
Alternative Names
  • Australian Genetics Society (1955 - 1957)
  • Genetical Society of Australia (1952 - 1954)

Summary

The Genetics Society of Australia was established in 1952. Areas of interest covered by the Society include: animal and plant breeding, biochemical and molecular genetics, biometrical and statistical genetics, cytogenetics, developmental genetics, ecological and population genetics, human genetics and microbial genetics. Around 2005 it changed its name to the "Genetics Society of AustralAsia" and one presumes it also changed its govenance and membership arrangements.

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Timeline

 1952 - 2005 Genetics Society of Australia
       2005 - Genetics Society of AustralAsia (GSA)

Related Events

Related People

Archival resources

Adolph Basser Library, Australian Academy of Science

  • Genetics Society of Australia - Records, 1952 - 1989, MS 116; Adolph Basser Library, Australian Academy of Science. Details

Genetics Society of AustralAsia Incorporated

Published resources

Encyclopedia of Australian Science and Innovation Exhibitions

Resources

See also

Ailie Smith

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