• The Society consists predominantly of scientists, students and other interested individuals from private, corporate, government and university organizations, with membership open to all interested parties.
  • The goal of GEMS is to promote the study of genetic factors and environmental agents that may pose genetic risk to humans, and to provide a forum for discussion and interactions among scientists.
  • GEMS presents two scientific meetings each year for the membership and guests.

Contact us

Join GEMS

  • Complimentary memberships are offered to all who attend one or more of our annual meetings.
  • Please contact us about becoming a lifetime member (with a $100 contribution to GEMS).
  • Corporate Sponsor Application form (PDF file)

Mailing Address:

Treasurer, GEMS
P.O. Box 110374
Research Triangle Park, NC  27709


GEMS Board of Directors


Officers

President
Stephen Little, US EPA

President-Elect
Nagu Keshava, US EPA

Secretary
Jayne Boyer, UNC-CH

Treasurer
Cindy Innes, cinnes@bellsouth.net

Membership Coordinator
Carolyn Harris, Consultant

Webmaster
Bill Ward, US EPA.




Councilors

2009-11
Stephanie Smith-Roe, UNC-CH
Perpetua Muganda,
NC A&T State University

2010-2012
Rebecca Fry, UNC-Chapel Hill
Tom Hughes, US EPA
Jorge Muniz Ortiz*, US EPA

2011-2013
Peter Schad, RTI International
Barbara Shane, Consultant
Bill Ward, US EPA

2011 Student Member
Steve Roberts

*replacing Raj Chhabra for remainder of term