Join us for our upcoming Bioethics Interest Group Forum Hybrid Meeting (In person attendance is encouraged) to discuss  Navigating the Future of Public Health: The Ethical Implications of Polygenic Scores.

Polygenic scores (PGS) have the potential to revolutionize public health by predicting disease risk and social traits based on genetics. However, they also raise significant ethical concerns, such as the possibility of exacerbating health justice, fostering genetic discrimination, and promoting biological determinism. It is crucial to address these ethical challenges to ensure that genetic advancements are accessible and beneficial for everyone. As PGS becomes more prevalent, policymakers, researchers, and healthcare providers must prioritize privacy and justice. The decisions made today will determine whether PGS helps reduce disparities or serves only the privileged.REGISTER HERE

Guest Speaker: Shawneequa Callier, JD, MA Associate Professor of Clinical Research and Leadership School of Medicine and Health Sciences, The George Washington University

Moderator: Melissa M. Goldstein, JD Professor, Department of Health Policy and Management Milken Institute School of Public Health, The George Washington University

Moderator: Paul Ndebele, PhD Assistant Director Office of Research Excellence Professorial Lecturer, Department of Global Health Milken Institute School of Public Health, The George Washington University

For any questions or additional information, please email gwsphbig@gwu.edu.