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Roundtable on Translating Genomic-Based Research for Health
The Institute of Medicine Roundtable on Translating Genomic-Based Research for Health brings together leaders from academia, industry, government, foundations and associations who have a mutual interest in addressing the issues surrounding the translation of genomic-based research. The mission of the Roundtable is to advance the field of genomics and improve the translation of research findings to health care, education, and policy.
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CurrentEvents
Ongoing LSS Sponsored Activities:
Interfaith Religion and Science Dialogue
A monthly meeting with life scientists and religious leaders from various faith traditions to discuss the ethical implications of the advances in life sciences today and in the future. This group is used as an advisory council for the preparation of projects such as the Ford Foundation Proposal, our GEMINI program and the development of educational modules.
ELSI Personal Genomics Seminar Series: Exploring the Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of Personal Genomics
Wednesday, October 28
Public Health, Genomics, and Biobanking:
Reconciling Scientific Progress and Ethics in the Michigan BioTrust for Health
Tuesday, December 8
Segregation Anew?
The Rise of Pharmacogenomics and the Implications for Race in America
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Mission
The purpose of Life Sciences & Society (LSS) is to promote education, research, and community engagement on issues that arise from the ethical and social ramifications of the life sciences. Our goal is to ensure that advances in the life sciences are applied responsibly to benefit the public's health and well being.
 Life Sciences is not a degree-granting program. Rather, LSS strives to build bridges between and among disciplines by facilitating and promoting projects, events, and programs that make connections between the logics and languages of science and the humanities. The faculty, staff, and students who work with LSS have the opportunity to be instrumental in changing how life sciences research is translated into technology and then into practice.
Life Sciences & Society is organized into three major theme areas, creating a focused approach to some of the most significant questions in the life sciences. For more information visit the clink on the links above.
Six Weeks to Genomic Awareness Description
Six Weeks to Genomic Awareness is a series of modules that establishes the groundwork for comprehending genomic advances and identifying the significance of genomics to public health. The course is structured in 6 "weekly" units taught by Sharon Kardia, PhD (Unit 1-4), Toby Citrin, JD (Unit 5), and Pam Clouser McCann, MS, CGC (Unit 6).
If you are interested in receiving free continuing education credits in Nursing, CHES, or Social Work you must register for the course. Click here for more information.
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