The Galton Institute exists to promote the public understanding of human heredity and to facilitate informed debate about the ethical issues raised by advances in reproductive technology. It also publishes studies in the historical development of these topics. The Institute is a registered charity and does not seek to advocate particular applications of scientific understanding or reproductive technology, only to ensure that those taking decisions do so in the light of all relevant facts and after consideration of all relevant issues. A fuller statement of the Institute's objectives is available elsewhere on this site.
The Institute's principal activities are:
The Institute is keen to expand the range of activities that it undertakes, especially in the field of education, and welcomes constructive suggestions.
Note: The Galton Institute is grateful to University College London for hosting its web site. However, the Galton Institute is an independent charity that has no connection with UCL apart from occasional co-operation on projects of mutual interest.