Welcome to ScotGEN

Thank you for visiting ScotGEN.

We are currently redesigning the site to enable easier access to the new learning material.

We are please to inform you that we have appointed two learning technologists to develop and create new material.

You can still find some limited material in the ‘Accessing Material’ section. In addition, the ‘Links’ section may also be of some help too.

If you sign up as a member today you will be sent a newsflash when we have new material on the site.

Meanwhile, do visit the site often to keep informed of news and events relevant to genetics education.

If you are looking for a specific area of learning/ teaching materials please send a request to the administrator or ask the question via our 'Message Forum' facility. One of the ScotGEN experts should be able to help.

The Scottish Genetics Education Network (ScotGEN) is a network for all individuals involved in teaching genetics for healthcare in Scotland. ScotGEN was established in 2005 as a collaboration of the 4 Scottish Clinical Genetics Centres with Scottish Universities.

Many advances are being made in understanding how genes cause disease, leading to changes in healthcare based on genetic information. Therefore, it is important that all healthcare professionals receive appropriate education in genetics to allow them to understand its application in their everyday practice. There are only a limited number of experienced teachers of Clinical Genetics. By providing a forum for educators and access to a range of resources, ScotGEN will expand and improve genetic education for healthcare in Scotland.

Anyone with an interest in genetics education and healthcare can join ScotGEN. If you need further information, please contact: ScotGEN Administrator, Sheila Sutherland at s.sutherland@napier.ac.uk or by calling on 0131-455-5678.