Ethical Implications of Genetic and Genomic Research

Catalog description

This course will examine the ethical implications raised by genetic and genomic research. Students will gain an understanding of the historical basis of human subjects' protections in the United States, the ethical pillars of research, and the issues that arise from genetics and genomics research. Case studies in genomics research will be used to illustrate various ethical implications. Readings will consist of reviews of the history of human subjects' protections, federal regulations, actual informed consent documents, and scientific papers from the primary literature. Open only to students in the Focus Program. Instructor consent required.