When International Congress of Genetics Public Program – Thursday 20 July 2023, 6pm – 7pm (AEST)
Where Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Registration Registration is free and available here.
DNA screening for risk of disease that can be prevented or treated (like some cancers or heart disease) is being offered to 10,000 Australians (18-40yo) though the DNA Screen pilot study. This testing could save lives, but there are many ethical and societal issues to consider. Are Australians ready for this kind of testing? Would you take the test? What are the benefits? What are the drawbacks? How does this compare to international approaches? Join this exciting event to learn about cutting-edge research, informing the future of population DNA screening. Be part of the conversation!
This discussion, featuring an expert panel and questions from the audience, will be hosted by Natasha Mitchell, presenter of ABC Radio National’s Big Ideas program and podcast.
Panellists include:
- Assoc. Prof Paul Lacaze (Monash University) – a pioneering leader in public health genomics and population DNA screening. He is the Project Leader of DNA Screen.
- Dr Jane Tiller (Monash University) – a lawyer and genetic counsellor and has a keen interest in the ethical and legal aspects of genomics and public health.
- Professor Nancy Cox (Vanderbilt University, USA) – Director of the Vanderbilt Genetics Institute and Director of the Division of Genetic Medicine.
This is a free event, but tickets are required. Tickets are available here.