The Human Blueprint: Jewish Perspectives of Modern Genetics

 

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On Sunday, October 18, 2009, Yeshiva University’s Student Medical Ethics Society (MES) will be hosting its fourth annual conference, entitled The Human Blueprint: Jewish Perspectives on Modern Genetics. The conference will provide participants with a broad foundation for the medical background needed to understand human genetics, as well as the technologically advanced medical research and practices used today to prevent and manage genetic diseases. Topics covered include reproductive genetics, cancer genetics, personalized medicine, aging and longevity and more. Participants will also be introduced to an overview of the fundamental ethical dilemmas surrounding genetics, as well as how the system of Halacha (Jewish law) approaches these complex issues. 

In addition to gaining broad knowledge in medical, ethical, and Halachik issues of modern genetics, participants will be able to choose from a series of specialized tracks, each geared towards in-depth analysis of the most pressing issues in the field. These tracks include genetics and law, DNA and forensics, behavioral genetics, DNA Shoah, and Familial Dysautonomia (FD). The individual sessions will be guided by leading rabbis, physicians, and lawyers all of whom are experts with ample experience in their fields of genetics and Halacha. 

The conference will be a wonderful opportunity to explore these complex and pressing issues, and to interact with leading rabbis, physicians, and lawyers in the area of medical ethics.  Pre-registration is required and will be open to all those who have an interest in broadening their knowledge and understanding of ethics in modern genetics.  Students, teachers, rabbis, physicians, and laymen are welcome.

 

 

 

For more information please email medicalethics@yu.edu