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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 20-21st 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/e
gtseminars or email James Jarrett (mailto:[log in to unmask])
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