Human Genome Project
Human Genomics...and the Library?
The Human Genome Project: Community Conversations is a joint initiative of Libraries for the Future (LFF) and WE ACT for Environmental Justice. The project aims to meet increasing public needs for information and education about the Human Genome Project (HGP) and to foster understanding about the implications of genomics research for individuals and communities, especially communities of color, minority and low-income communities.
Events
• April 25, 2008
DNA Day @ Brooklyn Public Library
On April 25th, 2008, 10 am - 4:30 pm, Brooklyn Public Library hosts National DNA Day @ Brooklyn Public Library, designed to help students, teachers and the public learn more about genetics and genomics.
click here [PDF, 1 p.]
For more on Genetics and Genomics from BPL, click here
To learn more about the Human Genome Project, click here
• April 2, 2008
Genetics 101 with Jose Morales @ NYPL
Dr. Jose Morales introduces his audience to the science of genetics—and why it matters to all of us—at the George Bruch Branch of the New York Public Library in Harlem.
• March 5, 2008
Genetics 101 with Jose Morales @ Brooklyn Public Library
• October 17, 2007
The Real "CSI": The Basics of Forensic Science
The George Bruce Branch of the New York Public Library presents an informative program on forensic science and genetics, featuring internationally renowned forensic scientist Dr. Lawrence Kobilinsky. This program, planned in partnership with LFF, is open to all community members.
• September 25, 2007
Genes & Justice: A Community Symposium on Health, Race & Rights
Find out more here
• May 17, 2007
The Human Genome Project: Librarian Training
Six experts, including scientists, a socio-linguist, a medical librarian, and a former public librarian, presented information aimed at helping libraries handle reference questions and develop programming associated with the increasing relevance of DNA research and genomics in daily life.
To view agenda click here [Word doc]
Strategies
Our primary strategy is to marshal the unique assets of the public library as a trusted, accessible center for information and education and a venue for local discussions on topics relevant to the community. The Project will enable an expert team to assist libraries in strengthening their collections and reference capacities with respect to genomics and to create a replicable framework for community conversations on the social, ethical and legal implications of genomics. The Project will be piloted in metropolitan New York, including venues in Harlem and Queens, and will also involve testing of the program framework through local programming in Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona.
Reading List
Click on each link to download the article.
Overviews
• The Human Genome Project: Community Conversations
• ALC WE ACT Genome Project Overview, a Power Point presentation by Leon Tulton
• ALC WE ACT Collection Development Booklist, PDF
• Conference Agenda, Human Genome Project, Librarian Training,
May 17, 2007
• Announcement—Genes and Justice Symposium, September 24, 2007
• Agenda—Genes and Justice Symposium
Articles (arranged by author)
• Troy Duster
—Explaining Differential Trust of DNA Forensic Technology: Grounded Assessment or Inexplicable Paranoia?
—Lessons from History: Why Race and Ethnicity Have Played a Major Role in Biomedical Research
—Race & Genetics: Controversies in Biomedical, Behavioral, and Forensic Sciences
• David Micklos and Elof Carlson
Engineering American Society: The Lesson of Eugenics
• Duana Fullwiley
The Molecularization of Race
• Elizabeth E. Joh
Reclaiming “Abandoned” DNA: the Fourth Amendment and Genetic Privacy
• Jonathan Kahn
Getting the Numbers Right: Statistical Mischief and Racial Profiling in Heart Failure Research
• Karen Maschke
Navigating an Ethical Patchwork—Human Gene Banks
• Erik Parens
Genetic Differences and Human Identities
• Christina Zarcadoolas, Andrew Pleasant, and David Greer
Understanding Health Literacy: An Expanded Model
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