The ELSI program in the Department of Genetics at the University Medical Center Groningen investigates the ethical, economic, psychological, social, and legal implications of genetic technologies, as well as methods of diagnostics, counselling and screening. The goal of the ELSI program is to explore how genetic technologies can be quickly and responsibly to benefit patients and the public. The program also serves to identify any gaps (e.g. financial or legal) in need of addressing before responsible implementation can take place.