Behavior Genetics Association

Behavior Genetics Association

Abbreviation	BGA
Formation	June 1, 1971; 53 years ago (1971-06-01)
Legal status	Association
Purpose	To promote the field of behavioral genetics
Region served	Worldwide
Official language	English
President	Jenae Neiderhiser
Main organ	Executive Committee
Website	www.bga.org

The Behavior Genetics Association (BGA) is a learned society established in 1970 and which promotes research into the connections between heredity and behavior, both human and animal. Its members support education and training in behavior genetics; and publish Behavior Genetics, a journal on the topic.