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Why is Geneforum needed?

In the 21st Century -- already dubbed the "Age of Biotechnology" -- citizens will have to become educated about the issues raised by the application of new genetic technologies. They will witness the emergence of new policies intended to guide the use of genetic technology. Geneforum is committed to the belief that policies likely to affect the public character of our nation must be determined through citizen deliberation and participation, lest those policies face challenges from an enraged and outraged community at some later date.

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What leaders are saying about Geneforum

"The development of public opinion and public policy in this area is in its early stages. Solid fact, clear statement of options, open debate about choices among the competing values are what is needed. Geneforum is content rich, bringing many perspectives to any discussion or conversation." -- Joann Boughman, Executive VP, The American Society of Human Genetics

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Mission

Geneforum was established to ensure that the decisions about genetic research and biotechnology are informed by public values. Geneforum's approach is similar to the widely respected and extensively field-tested model of public engagement created by Oregon Health Decisions in the 1980s. Geneforum is a nonprofit organization which is in the process of being affiliated with the Portland State University Foundation.

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Geneforum in the Community: Past Speaking Engagements

2006

  • March 13: Public Forum on Genetic Testing, PSU, Portland, OR
  • May 11: Southwestern Oregon Community College
  • May: Conference on Human Enhancement Technologies and Human Rights (Stanford University School of Law)
  • June 6: Cedar Mill Librar, Portland, OR
  • October 8: First United Methodist Church, Portland, OR
  • November 16: Capitol Manor, Salem, OR

2005

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Advisors

 

Barry Anderson - Professor Emeritus, Department of Psychology, Portland State University and experimental psychologist.

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Geneforum in the News

Sept. 1, 2005: Dottinga, Randy, "Home DNA Tests Just a Click Away," Wired.

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Geneforum Privacy Policy

Geneforum has created this privacy statement to demonstrate its firm commitment to privacy. The following discloses Geneforum's practices in gathering and disseminating our users' personal information.

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About Geneforum

Americans today face difficult ethical, legal, medical and social challenges as discoveries in genetic science offer expanding opportunities and complex choices. Almost every week the media report new applications for genetic testing and engineering.

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Contact Us

Executive Director: Greg Fowler, Ph.D 

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