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Dana Waring
Research Assistant in the Social Sciences Harvard Medical School Department of Genetics 77 Avenue Louis Pasteur New Research Building, Rm 264 Boston, MA 02115 fax (617)432-7663
Research Interests: The ethical, legal, and social issues of personal geneticsWidespread, inexpensive individual genome sequences are on the horizon. In fact, many believe the cost of sequencing a human genome could be approximately $1,000 (US) in the next 5-10 years if not sooner, making it possible for genome sequences to play a routine role in the health care of an individual. My interests lie in the manner in which large scale genome sequencing intersects matters concerning privacy, health & life insurance, science education and reproduction. At present, my work is focused on two main activities. I am creating materials and conducting educational events for high school and college students so that they can become familiar with the ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSI) regarding personal genetics, issues which will be important for them as individuals and as members of society. For more information, please visit our newly launched site, the Personal Genetics Education Project. Biographical Information
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