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Ethical, Legal and Social Implications

Genomic Healthcare

Approaches to address Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) issues that arise for individuals, communities and care providers as genomics is brought to a variety of healthcare settings and populations.

Genomic Research Design and Implementation

Development of approaches to address the ethical, legal, social and policy issues that arise in connection with designing and conducting genetic and genomic research.

Genomics and Sociocultural Structures and Values

Investigation of foundational concepts and values that underlie and shape how individuals, families, communities and other social and cultural groups understand and use genomic information and technologies.

Genomics at the Institutional and System Level

Exploration of the interplay, involvement and influence of organizations, institutions, governments, systems or other organized stakeholders within the field of genomics.

Last updated: April 21, 2022