Colloquium on Informed Consent in Genomic Research
From Iskomunidad
Friday, Oct 12, 2012, 2-5pm
Natural Sciences Research Institute (NSRI)
Quirino & Velasquez St
University of the Philippines
Diliman, QC
Description
This Colloquium is a conversation on the concept of "informed consent" as it applies to genomic research, especially in the Philippines. Resource persons will discuss their experiences vis-a-vis the operationalization of "informed consent" in institutions, in review processes, and in the fields. Implications of "informed consent" guidelines and practices will be explored as well.
Resource Persons
Tentative list of resource persons and topics:
- Prof Edlyn Jimenez on "Common Informed-Consent Related Pitfalls in ERB Submissions"
- Dr Corazon de Ungria on "Informed Consent in Forensic Research"
- Dr Marita Reyes on "Informed Consent and Genomic Research in the National Ethics Guidelines"
- Dr Leonardo de Castro on "Open Consent"
Contact
Email: psy @ kssp . upd . edu . ph