International ELSI Cancer Research Workshop

This workshop will gather information and advice on ways in which international and interdisciplinary groups of researchers can best work together to contribute to the evolving methods of delivering genetic testing and counseling for heritable breast/ovarian and colon cancer risks. It will bring together representatives from the genome, social, and behavioral sciences, the legal and ethical research communities, and policy decision-makers as well as providers, consumers and sponsors of genetic testing for cancer risk services from Canada, the U.S. and internationally. Key outcomes of the workshops will include: the identification of international and interdisciplinary collaborative group(s) of investigators who wish to explore these issues; the development of a prioritized research agenda; the formation of an International research network; and the encouragement of on-going interaction among consumers, providers, sponsors, researchers and policy-decision makers in Canada, the U.S. and internationally. The proceedings will be published in a wide audience, peer reviewed format. Additional funding from other sources will be sought to produce a broadcast quality videotape of the Research Workshop proceedings. (Funded by NCI)