ZYGO—CUT & PASTE: Ethics of Genetic Testing, Editing, and Cataloging

ZYGO—CUT & PASTE: Genetic Testing, Editing, and Cataloging

In 2006, Anne Wojcicki set out with the goal of providing DNA analyses directly to consumers, giving them information about their health, precursors to diseases, and ancestry. This later became 23andMe, which now reveals to consumers whether they possess genetic mutations, including those associated with breast cancer and Lynch syndrome, to improve the health of its consumers with a saliva sample. The rise of direct-to-consumer genetic testing has come with a wave of ethical questions surrounding the use of genetic information. How does the evolution of medical technology change the current standards of health care? How can we ensure genetic testing progresses ethically in the best interest of consumers? Join us for a panel of experts in the field with genetic counselors and researchers from LA. Dinner will be provided.

Panelists:

Dr. Jerry Lee is an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine and…