Human Variome Project

[citation needed] The HVP concept was conceived by Richard Cotton, a leader in the field of human genetic variation.

This initiative builds on substantial pilot work and achievements of the Human Genome Variation Society.

These included WHO, OECD, European Commission, UNESCO, March of Dimes (US), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US), Google, representatives of two dozen international genetics bodies, numerous genetics journals, 20 countries and Australian State and Federal Governments.

The Human Variome Project seeks to provide open access to the full realm of genetic variation for the benefit of everyone.

Since then, several meetings have been held between officials of HVP and CAGS members to discuss the nature of work involved.