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  • Grant Abstract

    Genomics and Native Communities: Perspectives, Ethics, and Engagement

    PUBLIC HEALTH RELEVANCE: This project will explore the ethical, social, and cultural issues of the American Indians in regards to genetic research. Engaging tribal leaders and relevant stakeholders…
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    Concerns of Evangelicals about Genetic Interventions

    The objective of this proposed historical and analytical study is to identify the major ethical concerns of Evangelical ('Born Again') Protestant Christians in the United States relative to…
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    Indigenous Communities and Human Microbiome Research

    This project is an investigation of the implications of research on ancient and contemporary human microbiomes for the social and ancestral identities of indigenous people. It will engage indigenous…
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    Interactive CD-ROM on Cancer Genetics for Hispanics

    Background: There is a growing awareness of family history as a risk factor for disease and the availability of genetic testing for inherited cancers continues to increase. However, effective,…
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    Integrating Nurse Champion Model for Group Reproductive Genetic Counseling forSickle Cell Hemoglobinopathies into Primary Care: A Pilot Implementation ScienceStudy

    PROJECT NARRATIVE: Genetic counseling and health education are essential components of any early diagnosis program for sickle cell disease to ensure that risk results are effectively communicated by…
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    Haplotype Mapping and U.S. Chinese Community Engagements (HAPMAP)

    Some socially identifiable groups have historically perceived genetic research with considerable mistrust. For this reason, and to better understand the salience of community-based ethical, legal and…
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    Overcoming Genetic Literacy Barriers Among Underserved Minorities

    Advances stemming from the Human Genome Project have prompted concerns about the general public's readiness to utilize this information to make informed health decisions. As a strategy to…
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    Genomics and Native Communities: Perspectives, Ethics, and Engagement

    Candidate Dr. Nanibaa' Garrison is an Assistant Professor at Vanderbilt University on the tenure-track in the Center for Biomedical Ethics and Society with a primary appointment in the…
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    Germ-Line Engineering and Three Concepts of Human Nature

    The proposed project seeks to provide conceptual and normative analyses of three ideas that are often invoked in debates over the prospects of human genetic engineering. These concepts are: 1) "…
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    Biennial Symposium Series on Minorities and Cancer

    This project provides support for the Biennial Symposium Series on Minorities and Cancer. The overall goals of the symposium series are to: -exchange the latest scientific and treatment information…