Economics of Genetics Technologies Seminars  [2-3 October 2008, Lond

Economics of Genetics Technologies Seminars
The mapping and sequencing of the human genome has stimulated the development of genetic technologies in healthcare and a need to examine the economics of the new technologies. The UK Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) has funded a series of seminars, organised by Dr. Sarah Wordsworth (Health Economics Research Centre) and Dr. Katherine Payne (University of Manchester). Two seminars have been held at the Universities of Manchester (May 2006) , and Oxford (November 2006). The third is now arranged for 2-3 October 2008 in London (details below) and the fourth is planned for 2009 at the University of East Anglia.


The aims of the seminars are:

To provide a forum to present and discuss current and new economic analysis in genetics;
To build a network of individuals comprising: health economists and other economists; ethicists, sociologists and actuaries applying economic techniques in genetics research;
To create a knowledge base by supporting economic input into genetics research and promote dialogue between the above individuals.
Each seminar is structured around a key theme. The seminars are two-day residential events at which original research and research in progress will be presented and discussed. The seminars are aimed at researchers from the UK and international community involved in the economic aspects of human genetic science. PhD students working in this area are encouraged to apply.

A registration fee of