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Human Heredity in American Popular Culture
This study will explore the meaning of human genetics in popular culture, within the context of changing ideas about heredity and eugenics since the turn of the century. Drawing on the methods of…- Behavioral Genetics
- Belief
- choice
- culture
- Ethics
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Genetics in Literature, Film, and Popular Culture
The grant will fund a working group of scholars in literature, film, and media studies to examine the representation of genetics in literary and popular culture. Throughout the twentieth century,…- behavioral /social science research tag
- Comprehension
- culture
- Ethics
- Genetics
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Culture and Family Interpretation of Genetic Disorders
The overall aim of this ethnographic and longitudinal project is to assess how parents from different cultural backgrounds who have a child or who are at risk for having a child with a genetic…- African American
- behavioral /social science research tag
- Belief
- caucasian American
- Clinical Research
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Increasing AIAN Research Engagement through a Culturally Adapted Ethics Training
American Indian and Alaska Natives (AIAN) face glaring health disparities, and AIAN-specific research lags behind other racial and ethnic data in addressing AIAN health concerns. Engaging AIAN…- Accidental Injury
- Address
- Affect
- Alaska Native
- Alcoholism
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Pathways to Genetic Screening: Patient Knowledge - Patient Practices
The purpose of this project is to illuminate the processes by which genetic screening and genetic concepts of health and illness penetrate two contrasting communities and become integrated into the… -
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Impact of HGP Derived Technology on Genetic Testing, Screening and Counseling: Cultural, Ethical, and Legal Issues
This project investigates the area of newborn genetic screening programs and policies governing state sponsorship of genetic screening. Legal aspects of confidentiality and informed consent will be… -
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Organizational and Cultural Dynamics in Genomics Companies: Industry Engagement in Navigating Social and Ethical Issues
This K99/R00 Award is designed to generate scholarship and interventions to guide genomics companies towards more just practices. It does so through a five-year training and research project, which…- Agreement
- American
- Area
- Attention
- Award
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Ethical and Cultural Implications of Specimen Banking Among Alaska Native People
Ethical and Cultural Implications of Specimen Banking among Alaska Native People is proposed by Principal Investigator Ruth A. Etzel, M.D., Ph.D. The aims of this project are to: 1) determine the… -
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Cultural and Ethical Issues in Genetic Family Studies
This anthropological study is designed to: (1) determine whether subjects' beliefs about the hereditary aspects of DN influence participation in genetic family studies (GFS), (2) explore…- Attitude
- behavioral /social science research tag
- Belief
- Clinical Research
- culture
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Genetic Education for Native Americans
This 3 year project intends to modify existing genetics education curricula to create culturally competent education interventions (i.e., independent modules and a 20-hour comprehensive intervention…- adult human (21+)
- community
- culture
- education evaluation /planning
- Genetic Counseling