Events

Conference organised by GRaPH-Int (Genome-based Research and Population Health International Network) and HGSA (Human Genetics Society of Australia).

The conference will bring together international experts in the field of basic genetic science, bioethicists, educators, genetic service providers, genetic counsellors, public health professionals, health service researchers, social marketers, primary care practitioners, health psychologists, policy makers and the public.

The focus of the conference is on the translation of genetic research into community benefit and will address globally relevant genetic issues.

Confirmed speakers include: Professor Julian Little, Dr. Mohamed A. Karmali, Dr. Muin Khoury, Dr. Ron Zimmern, Professor Wylie Burke

Location: Fremantle, Western Australia

ESRC Genomics Forum public and panel debate.

The ESRC Genomics Forum invites you to a public and panel debate on personal genetic information.

It's been nearly 10 years since scientists first mapped out the human genetic code. At the time it was said to be a breakthrough that would revolutionise our understanding of human nature. In 2009, everybody can get his or her individual genome scanned. But what difference, if any, does knowing our personal genetic data make?

Join a distinguished panel of experts to discuss:

Why we need to know our personal genetic information?
What data is currently available and what does it tell us?
What are the risks, benefits and legal implications of providing public access to personal genetic data?
What are the consequences of accessing our genetic data through commercial organisations?

This event is FREE but ticketed.

Venue: Vivien Stewart Room, Murray Edwards College, Cambridge
Venue map: http://www.newhall.cam.ac.uk/contacts/directions/site.html

A one-day workshop co-organised by Ethox and the Programme on the Ethics of New Biosciences to explore the ethical and regulatory issues surrounding the recent development and marketing of direct to consumer genetic tests.

The workshop will bring together experts in ethics, science, business and law to discuss the scientific, commercial, consumer, ethical and regulatory aspects and to consider how to ensure this emerging market is properly managed.

Confirmed speakers include:  Jonathan Wolff (Nuffield Council on Bioethics and University College London), Rob Reid (Which? Magazine), Stuart Hogarth (Centre for Biomedicine and Society at King's College London) and Helen Wallace (GeneWatch UK).

Venue: James Martin 21st Century School, Old Indian Institute, 34 Broad Street Oxford OX1 3BD