Consumer Conference on Genetics and Hearing Loss Research

NIH Sep 1, 1998 | R13

Consumer Conference on Genetics and Hearing Loss Research

Principal Investigator(s): Sorkin, Donna

Institution: Self Help for Hard of Hearing People

FOA Number: N/A

Abstract

This project will conduct a one-day symposium for consumers on a topic of critical concern to hard of hearing consumers, that of genetics and hearing loss at the time of the 14th International Convention of Self Help for Hard of Hearing People, Inc. (SHHH), June 28, 1999 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Key issues to be addressed are gene mapping including the Human Genome Project, genetic factors in the etiology of hearing loss, potential benefits, legal, and ethical issues, and genetic counseling. Specific symposium products will include open captioned videos, a proceedings document, and follow-up articles in the Hearing Loss Journal. (Co-funded with NIDCD)

FUNDING AGENCY:

Funder:
NIH

Institute:
NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DEAFNESS AND OTHER COMMUNICATION DISORDERS

Funding Type:
R13

Project Number:
R13DC003772

Start Date:
Sep 1, 1998

End Date:
Mar 31, 1999

PROJECT TERMS:

hearing disorders, meeting /conference /symposium, neurogenetics

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