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Background
 Acknowledgments
Introduction
Foreword
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NEF Purpose
Conference
Conference
Mission
Conference
Objectives
Research
Plans
Conference
Agenda
Conference
Summary
Workshop
I Summary
Workshop II Summary
 Workshop III Summary
What's Next?
Photographs
Human
Genome News article
Presenters
Dr.
Aristides A. Patrinos
Dr.
John Quackenbush
Dr.
Georgia M. Dunston
Dr. Mary
Kay Pelias
Dr.
Fatimah Jackson
Dr. Christopher
Adams
Dr. Rosalind
P. Hale
Dr.
Margaret C. Werner-Washburne
Rev. Dr.
Deborah P. Wolfe
Dr. Jeroo
S. Kotval
Betty
K. Mansfield
Issie
L. Shelton Jenkins, Esq.
Phyllis
Griffin Epps, Esq.
Dr.
Kathryn T. Malvern
Contact Information
Board of Managers
Presenters
National
Educational Foundation
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Research
Plans
Specific Aims /
Objectives of the Information Conference on the Human Genome Project (HGP):
- To present
clear and understandable information to the minority communities regarding
the Human Genome Project.
- To explore
the ethical, legal and social issues raised by human genome research and
the HGP, and their particular relevance for minorities.
- To review
the present status of genetic research findings and the benefits anticipated
in promoting better physical and mental health for our communities.
- To provide
information on the present and anticipated positive results and benefits
of genetic research and the HGP for minorities, and to examine possible
adverse consequences and strategies for lessening any adverse benefits.
- To facilitate
minority communities’ input into the Human Genome Project as it develops,
and explore mechanisms for keeping communities informed and updated on
developments, and to facilitate the development of community networks
to keep individuals and communities informed.
- To develop
and enhance career interest in genetics and related sciences and business
development.
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