In depth analyses – part 1
Genetic databases and biobanking
Do biobanks offer the best route to a healthy population and a secure society?
Chair: Hugh Whittall - Director of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics.
UK Biobank: ethics and governanceGraeme Laurie - AHRC Research Centre for Studies in IP and IT Law, The University of Edinburgh. Chairman of the UK Biobank Ethics and Governance Council, Innogen associate.
Generation Scotland: Public Engagement and Public Concerns
Sarah Cunningham-Burley - Centre for Research on Families and Relationships, The University of Edinburgh, Innogen associate, member of the Human Genetics Commission.
Forensic biobanks: justifiably a breed apart?
Søren Holm - Cardiff Law School, Cesagen associate, member of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics.
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Genomics in developing countries
Is genomics just the latest “technological fix” for the poor world?
Chair: David Dickson - Director, SciDev.net
Transnational governance of biotechnology in southern Africa: a clash between institutions and a relentless context?
Julius Mugwagwa - Innogen.
Success beyond science: Vaccine Innovation Partnerships and ‘invisible innovation'
Rebecca Hanlin - Innogen.
Civil society and the biotechnology divide in Kenya
Matthew Harsh - ESRC Genomics Policy and Research Forum.
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Stem cell landscapes
What is driving stem cell research?
Chair: Dr. Maggie Leggett - Head of Public Engagement, BBSRC.
Governing stem cell banking in an international context: Spain and the UK
Neil Stephens - Cesagen, University of Cardiff.
In and beyond the laboratory: a comparative perspective on the regulation of stem cell research practices in a trans-national context
Dana Wilson-Kovacs and Susanne Weber - Egenis, University of Exeter.
Risk governance and regulation of stem cells as therapeutic products
James Mittra - Innogen, The University of Edinburgh.
Stem cell researchers and public engagement: constructing scientific citizenship
Nicola Marks - Innogen, The University of Edinburgh.
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Psychiatric genomics
Will genomics revolutionise psychiatry and the understanding of the brain?
Chair: Professor Paul Atkinson, Cesagen
Overview of Scientific Developments in Psychiatric Genomics
Professor Nick Craddock - Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Cardiff
Tracing New Forms of Multidisciplinary Work in Psychiatric Genomics
Dr. Michael Arribas-Ayllon - Cesagen, Cardiff University
Implications of scientific developments for clinic and patient populations
Dr. Katie Featherstone - Cesagen, Cardiff University
Public Engagement: Interactive Drama Exploring Genetics and Mental Health
Flo Ticehurst - Wales Gene Park, Cardiff University
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Media and public representation
Is ‘getting a fair press’ the key issue?
Chair: Alok Jha - Science Correspondent, The Guardian
Exploring the relationships between genomics, the media and the public
Discussion-based session led by the Media, Culture and Genomics team from Cesagen:
Maureen McNeil - Women's studies, University of Lancaster and Cesagen
Jenny Kitzinger - School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies and Cesagen, Cardiff University
Joan Haran - Cesagen
Kate O'Riordan - Department of Media and Film, University of Sussex and Jo Moran-Ellis and Julie Barnett - both from ‘ESRC Attitudes to Genomics Survey’, University of Surrey.
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