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NIH Sep 1, 1992 | R55
National Information Resource on Ethics and Human Genetics
Institution: Georgetown University
FOA Number: N/A
Abstract
The goal of this project is to collect, and disseminate information on the ethical, legal, and social implications of human genetics. 'Human genetics' includes the HGP, genetic testing and screening, genetic therapy or enhancement, and eugenics. For published materials, the products will be:
-a collection of print and non-print materials on the ethical and policy aspects of human genetics;
-an on-line bibliographic database;
-quarterly and annual printed bibliographies;
-periodic review essays; and
-a full-text database for selected articles.For unpublished/archival materials, the products will be:
-an aid for locating materials in the US and abroad;
-an on-line directory of archival materials; and
-collections of materials on ethics and human genetics. James A. Shannon NIH Director's AwardFUNDING AGENCY:
Funder:
NIHInstitute:
NATIONAL HUMAN GENOME RESEARCH INSTITUTEFunding Type:
R55Project Number:
R55HG000543Start Date:
Sep 1, 1992End Date:
Aug 31, 1994PROJECT TERMS:
Ethics, human population genetics, Information Systems