The Center for Genomics and Society

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ELSI Publications and Products Database

Since its creation in 1990, the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program has funded hundreds of research projects, conferences, and other activities-through grants and contracts. This has resulted in many peer reviewed journal articles, books, newsletters, websites, television and radio programs and educational materials. Many of these products are included in this database …

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News and Events

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  ELSI and the Virome: Bugs, Drugs, and Precision Viral Care

  Center for Genomics and Society Seminar co-hosted by the UNC Center for Bioethics   Date: Wednesday, May 8 Time: 12:00 pm—1:00 pm Location: Bondurant G100 Registration required — https://go.unc.edu/elsivirome This is an in-person event only. It will be recorded via Lecture Capture. Advancing understanding of the human virome (all viruses that live in and on … Read more

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  Confronting Bias in Medical Algorithms at UNC Health

  The fourth seminar in the Carolina Seminar Series: “Science meets society at the intersection between precision medicine and justice, equity, and inclusion.”​ Confronting Bias in Medical Algorithms at UNC Health In person Event Date: Wednesday, April 17 Time: 12:00 pm—1:15 pm Location: MacNider 322 Registration required — https://go.unc.edu/sciencemeetssociety4 Lunch will be provided. Please place your … Read more