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.
Tentative Program
- Welcome - Dr Carmencita David Padilla (Executive Director, Philippine Genome Center)
- "Informed-Consent Related Issues in ERB Submissions" - Prof Edlyn Jimenez (Ethics Review Board Administrator, UP National Institute of Health)
- "Informed Consent in Forensic Research" - Dr Corazon de Ungria (Program Director, Forensics and Ethnicity Program)
- "Informed Consent and Genomic Research in the National Ethics Guidelines" - Dr Marita V. Reyes (Philippine Health Research Ethics Board)
- "Open Consent" - Dr Leonardo de Castro (Head, NUS Program for Capacity Development in Biomedical Ethics)
- Closing Remarks - Prof Peter A. Sy (ELSI Director)
Contact
Email: psy @ kssp . upd . edu . ph