The Empowerment Congress
Invite you to join us in a very special and intriguing discussion on
Your Genes: Choice or Chance?
Saturday, October 25, 2008, from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
California Science Center
700 State Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90037
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE!
The past decade in biological research has produced startling findings and set the stage for major potential inroads toward progress against human disease.
In particular scientific research on the human genome has pitted the hopes for progress toward the eradication of disease against ethical concerns about manipulating the human genome and worries over public access to private data.
What is the role of our genes vs. our personal health choices in determining health outcomes?
As genetic information becomes more readily available should we err on the side of privacy in making decisions regarding employment, insurance and law or should we override these issues in order to address a greater common good?
What are the ethical issues associated with manipulating the human genome and should theological considerations play any role in the formulation of policies and guidelines pertaining to genomic research and personal decision-making?
Join us in this timely and exciting conversation with scientists and other community members to learn more about your genes and the choices and decisions you can make for yourself and your family.
Admission is FREE!
Register online: goto.californiasciencecenter.org/sciencematters, or by phone: (213) 744-2420.
Featured panelists include:
Conan Nolan—moderator: Reporter, NBC4
Pragna Patel, Ph.D.: Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Institute for Genetic Medicine, USC School of Medicine
Mr. Olophius Perry, Esq.: District Director, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, L.A. District Office
James J. Walter, Ph.D.: Professor of Bioethics and Chair, The Bioethics Institute, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California
Stanley F. Nelson, M.D.: Professor and Vice Chair of Human Genetics and Professor of Psychiatry, Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA
Support for this program was provided by the California Community Empowerment Foundation and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
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