DNA-DAY 2010 - ESSAY CONTEST

The Winners have been selected!

The European Society of Human Genetics was delighted that students from 21 European countries submitted 142 essays this year. The evaluation was made involving ESHG Education Committee the National Societies of Human Genetics of the submitting countries, who selected the following 3 winners and 9 honourable mentions.

The names of the winners (and those who received honourable mention) were announced before nearly 2000 international scientists and doctors attending the European Human Genetics Conference in Gothenburg.

Quotations from some of the essays were read to the scientists who responded with warm applause.

Winners, as well as honourable mentions will receive a diploma within the next weeks. Acknowledgements will be sent to all submitters.

The website will be updated shortly with more details, pictures, essays and quotes.

Please see also the "Memorable Quotes" section, compiled by the jury.

First Place Winner: EUR 300.-
In addition, sponsoring teachers of first place students will receive EUR 1.000.- to organise a science project or to purchase classroom equipment.

Second Place Winner: EUR 200.-
Teachers of second place students win EUR 800.- to organise a science project or to purchase classroom equipment

Third Place Winner: EUR 100.-
Teachers of third place students win EUR 500.- to organise a science project or to purchase classroom equipment