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Abstract submissions are now closed.
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This conference will feature empirical and traditional philosophical investigation into ethical aspects of applying genetics and genomics to diverse clinical and research domains in biomedicine. We invite the submission of a wide variety of abstracts focusing on all aspects of the intersection of genetics/genomics and ethics, including:
- Community engagement
- Commercial use of genetics research
- Consent, especially broad/open-ended consent and use of residual samples
- Neurological and mental health research
- Return of results to participants,including children/parents
- Incidental/secondary findings
Abstracts will be accepted for works not currently accepted for publication. All abstracts will be selected for two types of presentations: podium or poster. Abstracts not accepted for Podium Presentation will be considered for Poster Presentation.
Podium: Investigators selected for presentations will have fifteen minutes to present their work, followed by five minutes of audience questions.
Poster: Accepted posters will be displayed during the conference on a provided board (approx. 4’ x 6’).
Submission Requirements:
- Limit of 1 presenter per abstract
- Completed electronic bio- disclosure for the presenter and any listed authors
- Title
- 1 main learning objective and 3-4 supporting content objectives (from the audience perspective)
- Abstract must contain: Background, Study Objectives*, Study Results*, and Conclusions/Implications for practice. (500 total word limit - 1200 character max)
*required for scientific studies
All Abstracts must be received by December 12, 2014 at 11:59pm EST.
Authors will be notified of acceptance by December 31, 2014. All accepted presenters must be able to attend the conference on March 12 & 13, 2014 and will be required to register.