The human genome in Europe: Scientific, ethical and social aspects

A conference on "The human genome in Europe: Scientific, ethical and social aspects" will take place in Brussels on 18-19 September 1995. It is supported by the European Commission, DG XII, in the context of its Biomedicine and Health programme of the Fourth Framework Programme.

Conference topics include:

- The human genome: gene mapping to sequencing;
- The future of gene therapy;
- Genes for ageing;
- Community issues in Europe;
- Ethical aspects of gene therapy;
- The human genome project and patenting;
- Industrial perception;
- Genetics, human environment and well-being.

For further information and registration, please contact:

Academie Royale de Medecine de Belgique
Palais des Academies
Mrs. Chantal Gortebecke
Rue Ducale 1
B-1000 Brussels
Tel. +32-2-5502255; Fax +32-2-5502265