Tag: Genetic testing

NIH’s “All of Us” Beta Launch!

After months of discussion and reports on the NIH‘s nation-wide genomic “All of Us”* research program, the ground-breaking beta testing phase has begun.  To make sure the project is efficient & effective, the process will move gradually.  The program’s purpose is to promote health research and medical discoveries, via genomic testing, enabling personalized early disease […]

Worldwide Web Watch

April 20, 2016 In More People Seek Genetic Testing, But There Aren’t Enough Counselors, Todd Bookman highlights just that: while people are increasingly interested in undergoing genetic testing, genetic counselors, who assist with pre-test consultations and post-test interpretations and guidance, are an almost rare commodity.  This has been an issue, in particular, with direct-to-consumer genetic […]

February 2016 Starbucks Challenge

Each month during the semester we feature a technology with potential legal, social and/or ethical  implications and ask: What’s YOUR answer? One $25 Starbucks gift card card awarded per challenge based on what we feel is the most judicious response to the highlighted technology, below.  Deadline to be eligible for this month’s Starbucks gift card […]