Economics of Genetics Technologies Seminars - Call for Abstracts
Abstract Submission Deadline: March 27th, 2009
Paper Submission Deadline: April 24th, 2009
Registration Deadline: 1st May, 2009
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), Dr. Katherine Payne (University of Manchester) and James Jarrett (University of East Anglia). The final seminar will be held at the University of East Anglia in Norwich on the 14-15th May, 2009.
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.
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 £60 plus VAT is required from each participant for each seminar. The cost of the event, accommodation and meals for all participants (including the seminar dinner on the first night) are covered by the fee and ESRC funding. However, each seminar will be limited to a total of 30 participants all of whom will be expected to contribute as authors, discussants or chairs.
Abstract Submission guidelines:
Please send a title and an abstract of up to 250 words of the proposed content by March 27th, 2009 if you wish to have a paper considered. The following structure is preferred although a different structure would be acceptable if justified.
* Title, authors and contact details
* Aims
* Methods
* Results
* Conclusions
Please submit abstracts by e-mail, using the subject header 'EGTS Submission' and including the abstract in the BODY of the message to James Jarrett (mailto:[log in to unmask])
Authors will be notified and the programme will be announced with an invitation for chairs and discussants by Friday, April 3rd. For more information on the seminar series, please go to http://www.herc.ox.ac.uk/Seminars%20and%20Workshops/egtseminar/egtseminars or email James Jarrett (mailto:[log in to unmask])
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