The Winners have been selected!

The European Society of Human Genetics was delighted that students from 21 European countries submitted 228 essays and 13 videos this year. The evaluation was made involving 59 experts in the field, who selected the following 3 winners and 7 honourable mentions.

The names of the winners (and those who received commendation and honourable mentions) will be announced in front of more than 3.500 international scientists and doctors attending the European Human Genetics Conference in Gothenburg on June 18, 2019.

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.

‘Why does gene editing work, and why are the expectations for this approach so high?’

The answer should consider the following points:

1. Explain how gene editing works.
2. Comment on how it can be used to treat disease.
3. Which diseases (currently tested for) could be cured.
4. What is your opinion on using gene editing to enhance human abilities (versus treatment).