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International Society of Genetic Genealogy

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International Society
of Genetic Genealogy
Abbreviation ISOGG
Formation March 2005
Purpose/focus To advocate for and educate about the use of genetics as a tool for genealogical research, and promote a supportive network for genetic genealogists
Region served Worldwide
Membership 8,000
Director Katherine Borges
Website www.isogg.org


The International Society of Genetic Genealogy (ISOGG) was founded in 2005 by DNA project administrators who shared a common vision: the promotion and education of genetic genealogy. The society's stated mission is "to advocate for and educate about the use of genetics as a tool for genealogical research, and promote a supportive network for genetic genealogists". The society is a non-commercial non-profit organization, and there are no membership fees/dues. ISOGG publishes an occasional newsletter. As of January 2013 ISOGG has over 8,000 members from 69 countries.

ISOGG regions

The following countries have regional pages on this Wiki:

ISOGG mailing lists and groups

ISOGG's mailing lists and online communities provide an opportunity for genetic genealogists to share their knowledge and ask questions:

  • ISOGG mailing list for project administrators A members-only mailing list founded in March 2005 for members of the International Society of Genetic Genealogy. The list is intended for those who are administrators of DNA projects. The list was originally hosted at Yahoo Groups but has since moved to Groups IO.
  • ISOGG Facebook group A very popular and active closed discussion list with nearly 9000 members (as of August 2015) from all over the world
  • ISOGG epigenetics Facebook group
  • ISOGG group on LinkedIn
  • ISOGG GenealogyWise group
  • ISOGG DNA-Newbie List. The DNA-NEWBIE list at Yahoo Groups was founded in July 2005 at the suggestion of Ann Turner. By December 2014, there were over 3,400 subscribers. The group closed when Yahoo Groups shut down. There is now a DNE Newbie list on Groups IO but it is not associated with ISOGG.

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