| The
American Association for the Advancement of Science presents |
Sequencing
the Human Genome:
Unraveling the Mysteries of Health & Disease |
The First in a Series of Congressional
Seminars
on Concerns Related to Genetic Discrimination |
| The
recent announcement from both the public and private sectors on the completion
of the human genome sequence has raised hopes of a medical revolution that
will lead to major advances in human health. To take full advantage of this
momentous scientific achievement will require public confidence that the
genetic knowledge gained about individuals and groups will be used appropriately
to improve health and not to discriminate unfairly against people. This
seminar series will examine the nature of concerns regarding genetic discrimination
in different settings as a way of promoting the sharing of information and
public dialogue on this important set of issues. |
| WHO: |
Dr.
Francis S. Collins
Director, National Human Genome Research
Institute, National Institutes of Health |
| WHEN: |
April 3, 2001, 9:00
am-10:00 am; breakfast will be served |
| WHERE: |
2318
Rayburn House Office Building |
| SPONSORS: |
Representatives
Louise M. Slaughter, Constance A. Morella and Bob Ney |
| ORGANIZERS: |
Directorates
for Education & Human Resources and Science & Policy, American Association
for the Advancement Science (AAAS) |
Now that
We Have Sequenced the Human Genome, What Does it Mean?
This series of congressional briefings examines concerns regarding genetic
discrimination and seeks to promote public dialogue on this important set
of issues. |
Directorate for Education and Human Resources
Programs
Directorate for Science and Policy Programs
Scientific
Freedom, Responsibility and Law Program
Dialogue on Science, Ethics,
and Religion
Center for Science, Technology,
and Congress
Please direct questions or comments to congress_center@aaas.org.
Last updated: June 14, 2001
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