Winners 2023

The Winners have been selected!

The European Society of Human Genetics was delighted that students from 13 European countries submitted 158 essays and 14 videos this year. The evaluation was made involving 37 experts in the field, who selected the following 3 winners in each category and a total of 9 honourable mentions over both categories.

The names of the winners will be announced in front of more than 4.800 international scientists and doctors attending the European Human Genetics Conference in Glasgow on June 13, 2023.

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

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.-
In addition, sponsoring teachers of first place students will receive EUR 800.- to organise a science project or to purchase classroom equipment

Special Commendation by the Jury: EUR 100.-
In addition, sponsoring teachers of first place students will receive EUR 500.- to organise a science project or to purchase classroom equipment

All participants will receive a certificate of appreciation for their participation in the contest.

‘Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are a type of pluripotent cells that can be obtained by reprogramming animal and human differentiated cells. Give your opinion on what opportunities this technology should be used for, and what potential applications should be avoided. Support your reasoning with examples.‘