Sharing data :: Reducing disease
The Human Variome Project
An NGO maintaining operational relations with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).
Human Variome Project provides support services to the international coordination work of the Human Variome Project; an international non-governmental organisation that is working to ensure that all information on genetic variation and its effect on human health can be collected, curated, interpreted and shared freely and openly.
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Board Members
The operations of the Human Variome Project are overseen by a Board of Directors. The Board consists of members encompassing substantial skill sets genetics and genomics, health service management, securing project and programme funding, strategy, business and finance.
Board Members
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Prof. Zilfalil bin Alwi
(Chairperson)
Prof. Narazah Mohd Yusoff
(Vice-Chairperson)
Dr. Norafiza Mohd Yasin
(Secretary)
Dr. Nik Norliza Nik Hassan
(Assistant Secretary)
Assoc. Prof. Wan Faiziah Wan Abdul Rahman
(Treasurer)
INTERNATIONAL BOARD MEMBERS
I. Prof Sir John Burn (United Kingdom)
II. Prof Johan T den Dunnen (Netherlands)
III. Prof Raj Ramesar (South Africa)
IV. Prof Mike Watson (United States of America)
V. Prof Ingrid Winship (Australia)
VI. Assoc Prof Ngeow Yuen Yie Joanne (Singapore)
VII. Dr Julia Hasler (ex officio UNESCO)
VIII. Dr Carsten Lederer (Cyprus)
IX. James Cotton (Australia)
X. Chris Arnold (Australia)
LOCAL BOARD MEMBERS
i. Prof. Raja Zahratul Azma Raja Sabudin
ii. Assoc. Prof. Wan Rohani Binti Wan Taib
iii. Dr. Raja Muhamad Zul Hatta Bin Raja Ismail
iv. Dr. Ida Marhainis Binti Isahak
v. Dr. Don Ismail Bin Mohamed
vi. Dr. Hafizah Binti Hashim
vii. Dr. Hidayati Husainy Binti Hasbullah