FYI - The framing of this discussion by the IL _Humanities_ Council is
extremely relevant as it asks --
"Do the results of this research reduce people to a set of genetic
traits, perpetuate old forms of discrimination, and put certain
populations at risk for further oppression?
How do we ensure that racial and ethnic groups maintain self-definition
and self-control as genetic science advances?"
Those in the Chicago metro area may attend in person. However, the
series is being videotaped, so this event will also be available after
the event for viewing on-line at the Illinois public affairs network
website: http://www.illinoischannel.org/genetics.htm
--
Alice Furumoto-Dawson, Ph.D.
Sr. Research Associate
University of Chicago
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Center for Interdisciplinary Health Disparities Research
Institute for Mind & Biology
Chicago, IL 60637
*_____________________________________
How Does Race Matter? Genetics and Race
*The Illinois Humanities Council presents the eighth program in its series:
"Future Perfect: Conversations on the Meaning of the Genetics Revolution."
*May 23, 2007 - Wednesday*
*6 PM - 8 PM *
*Where:
The DuSable Museum of African American History*
Illinois Black Legislators Auditorium, 740 E 56th Pl, Chicago, Illinois
60637-1408
*_Panelists_*
* *Troy Duster, Ph.D.*, Professor of Sociology at New York
University; Director of the Institute for the History of the
Production of Knowledge; Author, /Backdoor to Eugenics
<http://service.bfast.com/bfast/click?bfmid=2181&sourceid=32088&isbn=0415946743>/
* *Michele Goodwin, JD, LLM*, Wicklander Chair and Director, Health
Law Institute; Director, Center for the Study of Race and
Bioethics, DePaul University
* *Blase N. Polite, M.D.*, Instructor, Department of Medicine,
Section of Hematology/Oncology, The University of Chicago
* *Harry Porterfield*, Feature News Reporter, ABC 7 News (moderator)
CHICAGO -- New research that aims to identify shared genetic markers
challenges some traditional concepts of race and ethnicity and may
reinforce others. Other research raises questions about genetics and
health disparities among different population groups.
Do the results of this research reduce people to a set of genetic
traits, perpetuate old forms of discrimination, and put certain
populations at risk for further oppression? How do we ensure that racial
and ethnic groups maintain self-definition and self-control as genetic
science advances? Join us for a discussion about the sociological
ramifications of genetic testing as it relates to race and ethnicity.
Attendees will have an opportunity to view the exhibit: */
From Dreams to Determination: The Legacy of Doctors Percy and Anna
Julian
<http://www.dusablemuseum.org/exhibitions/view/dreams_to_determination/>/*
<http://www.dusablemuseum.org/exhibitions/view/dreams_to_determination/>
from *5 -- 6 pm*.
*Note: This event is free and open to the public, but reservations are
required.*
To make reservations or for more information, contact the IHC at*
312.422.5580, send an email to [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>,
or visit www.prairie.org <http://www.prairie.org>**.*
This event is presented in partnership with:
the American Medical Association
<http://www.ama-assn.org/><http://www.ama-assn.org/>,
the Center for the Study of Race, Politics and Culture at the University
of Chicago <http://csrpc.uchicago.edu/>, <http://csrpc.uchicago.edu/>
<http://www.colum.edu/Academics/Inst._for_the_Study_of_Women_and_Gender_in_the_Arts_and_Media/index.php>
Columbia College Chicago's Institute for the Study of Women and Gender
in the Arts and Media
<http://www.colum.edu/Academics/Inst._for_the_Study_of_Women_and_Gender_in_the_Arts_and_Media/index.php>,
<http://www.colum.edu/Academics/Inst._for_the_Study_of_Women_and_Gender_in_the_Arts_and_Media/index.php>
the DuSable Museum of African American History
<http://www.dusablemuseum.org/>, <http://www.dusablemuseum.org/>
The Historymakers <http://www.thehistorymakers.com/>,
<http://www.thehistorymakers.com/>
the National Society of Genetic Counselors <http://www.nsgc.org/>,
<http://www.nsgc.org/>
and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority <http://www.zphib1920.org/>
<http://www.zphib1920.org/>
Enter the museum through the 57th Street entrance. Wheelchair
Accessible. ****
If you need a sign interpreter or require other arrangements to fully
participate,
please call 312.422.5580. For parking locations near the facility,
please visit Chicago Parking Map.com <http://www.chicagoparkingmap.com/>
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