Genomics and Society

TBA

Dr Kostas Kampourakis, UNIGE

Dr Kostas Kampourakis, UNIGE

At the end of this course the students should be able to:

• Understand the societal issues related to the public awareness of genomics;
• Analyze polls on the public awareness and understanding of genomics, and interpret their findings;
• Address the concerns that non-experts have when it comes DNA testing;
• Explain the validity and the reliability of DNA testing to lay people, as well as the relevant limitations;
• Create a short essay that is intended to help non-experts understand a specific aspect of or topic related to; genomics and society;
• Evaluate the short essays of other participants in terms of comprehensiveness and comprehensibility.

TBA

Reimbursements for CUSO Students: Train ticket, 2°class, half-fare from your institution to the place of the activity.

Reimbursement of your travel tickets can be asked online through your MyCUSO. See HERE for the procedure.

For any question concerning reimbursement please contact the CUSO Microbiology coordinator Sarah Miéville

Registration HERE

Important informations :

•  A waiting list will be prepared to ensure that there are no empty seats.
• For cancellations after the deadline of registration or no-show: 50 CHF administrative fee

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