HUGO: The Human Genome Organization 1

The Human Genome Organization (HUGO) was established to provide an international coordinating scientific body with the following purposes: to assist with the coordination of scientific research on the human genome and to foster collaboration between scientists; to coordinate and to facilitate the exchange of data and biomaterials relevant to this research; to encourage public debate and provide information and advice on the scientific, ethical, social, legal, and commercial implications of the human genome project. Six advisory committees have been created to assist with the planning and implementation of HUGO's tasks.