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Ethical, legal and social aspects of human genetic databases. a european comparison

Objective

The ELSAGEN project consists in
- Providing knowledge of ETHICAL, LEGAL and SOCIAL aspects of population-based HUMAN GENETIC DATABASES, anticipating and addressing questions raised by recent developments in genetics research.
- Informing the SOCIAL DIALOGUE, raising awareness and improving BIOETHICS EDUCATION in the countries where human genetic databases are being constructed.
-Consulting the public about issues of PRIVACY of genetic and medical data, by conducting a SURVEY in the four countries.
- Composing ETHICAL GUIDELINES for human Genetic Databases, informing decision and policy makers on national and European levels.

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UNIVERSITY OF ICELAND
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Main Building of the University
101 REYKJAVIK
Iceland

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