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Third Annual Gengage Network Conference
Your Genes and Clinical Research: Being More Than a Guinea Pig?
Wednesday 22 June 2011
The 3rd Gengage Annual Conference was held at the Royal Society of Edinburgh. This successful one-day conference attracted delegates of all ages and walks of life to explore social and other issues around public and patient involvement in clinical research. The programme included dynamic keynote presentations and a series of interactive workshops enabling participants to form and voice their own opinions.
From Healthy Embryos to Designer Babies: How Far is Too Far?
Edinburgh International Science Festival 2011
Wednesday 20 April 2011
This animated event, held as part of the Edinburgh International Science Festival bought together more than 50 people to debate Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD). A series of presentations given by experts in the field was followed by facilitated round-table discussions. Participants deliberated on the issues then gave their views by voting on a number of related questions such as "Should PGD be offered for all genetic disorders?"
Event report, From Healthy Embryos to Designer Babies: How Far is Too Far?
What Should Happen To Your Brain After You Die
Friday 4 March 2011
Participants gathered at the Science Glasgow Centre for a three-hour public deliberative event organised by Gengage. This stimulating event addressed issues around brain banking and brain donation for research. A series of presentations, given by experts in the field, were followed by facilitated round-table discussions. Participants were asked to deliberate and then vote on a number of questions.
Event report, What Should Happen To Your Brain After You Die
Second annual Gengage network conference: New frontiers in teaching genetics
Tuesday 15 June 2010
This year’s conference focused on genetics education in Scotland, bringing together biology teachers, upper year students and Gengage members for a day of talks and interactive workshops. Participants enjoyed plenary presentations on current and future trends in genetics, and innovative activities that explored cutting edge topics such as DNA profiling and genetic selection through pre-implantation genetic diagnosis.
Event report, Second annual Gengage network conference: New frontiers in teaching genetics
What should happen to your brain after you die?
Edinburgh International Science Festival
Friday 16 April 2010
This lively event, held at the Royal College of Surgeons, addressed issues around brain banking and brain donation for research. A series of presentations given by experts in neuroscience, social science and law was followed by facilitated round-table discussions. Participants were asked to deliberate and then vote on questions such as ‘Should human brains be used for research?’
Event report, What should happen to your brain after you die?
First annual Gengage network conference: A genetic health service?
Wednesday 17 June 2009
What impact will advances in genetic medicine have on the day-to-day delivery of healthcare services? How can education and science engagement activities increase public understanding and debate about these issues? Gengage's first annual conference brought together healthcare professionals, policy makers, patient groups, researchers, science communicators and public engagement practitioners to discuss and debate these questions.
Event report, First annual Gengage network conference: A genetic health service?
Gengage and GIG launch, plus consultation on the Scottish Government's Patients' Rights Bill for users of the NHS in Scotland
Tuesday 9 December 2008
Attendees at this event discussed the Scottish Government’s public consultation on a Patients’ Rights Bill for users of the NHS in Scotland. Their views were noted and compiled for submission to the Scottish Government Health Department.