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March 22, 2007
Interpretation and use of genetic information: Economics of Genetic Technologies Seminar Series
Location: Nottingham, England, UK
Dates: 22-23 May 2007
Venue: Centre for Risk and Insurance Studies, Business School, University of Nottingham
Abstract submission deadline: 23 March 2007
Full paper deadline: 1 May 2007
The mapping and sequencing of the human genome has increased the development of genetic technologies. As such the Economic and Social Research Council has funded a total of 4 seminars during 2006 and 2007 focused on the economics of genetic technologies. The seminars are organised by Dr. Sarah Wordsworth, Health Economics Research Centre (University of Oxford), Dr. Katherine Payne, North West Genetics Knowledge Park (University of Manchester), Professor Paul Fenn (University of Nottingham) and Professor Miranda Mugford (University of East Anglia).
The seminars aim to: provide a forum to present and discuss on-going and cutting-edge economic analysis in genetics and build a network of individuals comprising: health economists and other economists; ethicists, sociologists and actuaries applying economic techniques in genetics research.
The seminars are being held at six-monthly intervals at the UK Universities of Manchester (18-19 May, 2006), Oxford (23-24 November, 2006), Nottingham (22-23 May, 2007) and East Anglia (2007). They are two-day residential events where original research and research in progress is presented and discussed. The seminars are aimed at researchers from the UK and international community involved in the economic aspects of human genetic science. Each seminar will be structured around a key theme. PhD students also working in this area are encouraged to apply.
The theme for this third seminar: ‘Interpretation and use of genetic information’. Papers are now invited from economists and others exploring the way in which genetic information is interpreted and used by, for example, insurers and employers.
Seminar Date: May 22nd - 23rd, 2007
Location: Centre for Risk and Insurance Studies, Business School, University of Nottingham, UK
A 250 word abstract should be sent to Paul Fenn by Friday March 23rd , 2007 (paul.fenn@nottingham.ac.uk)
Full paper deadline: May 1st, 2007
A registration fee of only £60 is required from each participant. Along with the ESRC funding this will cover the event, all meals (including seminar dinner on the first evening) and accommodation for one night. Each seminar will be limited to 30 participants.
Further information: Please see the Health Economics Research Centre Website under workshops.
