For the last quarter century, researchers have been asking whether genomic information might have negative psychosocial effects. Anxiety, depression, disrupted relationships, and heightened stigmatization have all been posited as possible outcomes—but not consistently found.
At this conference, we will ask what accounts for the discrepancy between these hypothesized outcomes and the effects that have been documented in empirical studies. Are we asking the right questions? Using the right tools? Looking in the right places? Or was the expectation of large, negative psychosocial impacts of genomic information overblown to begin with? Either way, where does research into the ethical and psychosocial implications of genomic medicine go from here?
Hosted by the Center for Research on Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of Psychiatric, Neurologic, and Behavioral Genetics, a collaborative project of Columbia University Medical Center and The Hastings Center.
PRESENTERS AND COMMENTERS:
Looking for the Psychosocial Impacts of Genomic Information
Paul Appelbaum
Barbara Biesecker
Celeste Condit
James Evans
Rachel Grob
Jada Hamilton
Steven Heine
Josephine Johnston
Eric Juengst
Matthew Lebowitz
Ruth Ottman
Erik Parens
Scott Roberts
Maya Sabatello
Mildred Solomon
Christopher Wade
Allison Werner-Lin
February 26, 2018 • 8:30 am–5:30 pm
February 27, 2018 • 8:30 am–4:00 pm
The Faculty HouseColumbia University, 64 Morningside Drive, New York City
Registration: The conference is free to attend, but registration is required. Register here by February 12th, 2018.
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Center for Research on Ethical, Legal & Social Implications of Psychiatric, Neurologic & Behavioral Genetics
