Abstract submissions are now closed.






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.