The Human Genome Project Ten Years Later: Has the Promise Been Realized?
February 16th, 2010 - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Heart & Crown Irish Pub – 67 Clarence St., ByWard Market, Ottawa
RSVP: mwei2@uottawa.ca
At the turn of the milennium, the Human Genome Project was heralded as one of the most important discoveries of all time. Yet, at the time of publication, the authors cautioned the real challenge would lie ahead.
Why have grand predictions subsided nearly a decade after publication? Is media coverage of stories like 'baldness' and 'obesity' genes accurate? In an age when genetic tests are offered online, why haven't Health-care Professionals increased their genetic knowledge?
Experts:
Dr. David Castle
Canada Research Chair in Science and Society
University of Ottawa
Dr. David Secko
Department of Journalism
University of Concordia
Dr. Ahmed El-Sohemy
Canada Research Chair in Nutrigenomics
University of Toronto
Moderator:
Dr. Shane Green
Outreach Director
Ontario Genomics Institute
Please join us for lively discussion, debates and refreshments. Food will be provided.