Ethical issues with genetic testing

Ethical issues with genetic testing

Talk about the ethical and societal issues around genetic testing

By Science Cafe

Date and time

Wednesday, May 14 · 7 - 8:30pm GMT+1

Location

King Rufus - Pub & Grill

135 Winchester Road Chandler's Ford SO53 2DU United Kingdom

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Dr Gillian Crawford, consultant genetic counsellor from University Hospital Southampton N HS Foundation Trust will be giving the talk.


With significant developments in genomic testing techniques over the past decade which have led to an increase in the ability to confirm genetic diagnoses; with opportunities for early detection, treatment and prevention, comes ethical and societal considerations. The talk will consider a range of ethical issues that can arise with genetic testing. There will also be an opportunity to explore and discuss some case studies together.

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