The International Human Variome Project Scientific Advisory Committee members are likely to be affiliated with an array of international groups—diagnostic laboratories, government agencies, foundations, citizen groups, universities and other interested parties—that work cooperatively to establish and maintain standards, systems and infrastructure for the worldwide collection and sharing of all genetic variations effecting human disease. Established in 2010, the Committee oversees the Human Variome Project’s scientific development, assists in recruiting new Human Variome Project partners, promotes the participation in and use of  Human Variome Project at meetings and conferences, and recommends goals for the Project.
Each Scientific Advisory Committee member is expected to:

• be fully versed in the goals and objectives of the Human Variome Project;
• actively participate in all Human Variome Project activities and events, including regular attendance at Advisory Committee meetings;
• serve on one or more Advisory Committee strategic planning groups (when requested or consistent with his/her area of expertise) to promote and stimulate specific aspects of Human Variome Project marketing or development;
• adhere to and assist in generating HVP Standards and Guidelines and educate others, as well as public and private organizations, about what it means to be a Human Variome Project participant;
• be accessible to Human Variome Project Coordinating Office staff for periodic inquiries concerning Human Variome Project business;
• work within his/her state, country or organization to secure in-kind services or related resources that may be required to address Human Variome Project priorities;
• maintain a proactive role in Human Variome Project operations, including provision of advice, support and feedback on all aspects of Human Variome Project activities, including content development, marketing and the application of new technologies;
• make suggestions to Human Variome Project Coordinating Office staff regarding ideas for projects, grant proposals and/or collaborations; and
• identify potential supporters for Human Variome Project.