Ethical, Legal, Social, and Policy Implications of Workplace Genomic Testing (wGT) Project Funded by NHGRI

Researchers from the University of Michigan School of Public Health and the Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine will lead an interdisciplinary, multi-institution study of the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of workplace genomic testing (wGT) in the United States. Here is an article in the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health newsletter with more information about the project. Scott Roberts is a Co-Principle Investigator and Wendy Uhlmann is a Co-Investigator on the project.

First Mood Lifters for Seniors Group Launched on November 2, 2020

We are excited to share the news that on November 2, 2020, the first Mood Lifters for Seniors pilot group launched. Another group is anticipated to begin in March 2021.

Sara Feldman Awarded ELSI Fellowship

Sara Feldman, MPH, who is a graduate student at the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health and a member of the Roberts Research Group has been awarded a predoctoral fellowship position in the U-M ELSI Research program. Congratulations, Sara!

Dr. Roberts Speaks About APOE Testing at AAIC 2020

Dr. Roberts speaks on the practical and ethical issues in APOE genotype disclosure during an AAIC presentation in July 2020.

Can Alzheimer’s Be Prevented?

Scott Roberts presented information about Alzheimer’s disease on July 21, 2020, during an event put on by the Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Center (MADC).

Dr. Roberts Receives Research Award from APHA

Dr. Scott Roberts was chosen as the 2020 recipient of the Outstanding Research Award by the American Public Health Association (APHA) Genomics Forum. https://aphagenomicsforum.wixsite.com/apha/awards

Wendy Uhlmann Featured During NSGC’s 40th Anniversary

On October 29, 2019, Wendy Uhlmann was highlighted by the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) for her advocacy work on genetic nondiscrimination in the workplace.

To celebrate NSGC's 40th Anniversary, we are sharing key moments in our history. Watch NSGC Past President Wendy Uhlmann share how she penned an essay on genetic nondiscrimination for the @nytimes and read about NSGC's current advocacy work here: https://t.co/Sf6B1SR8pR #NSGC19 pic.twitter.com/N9CBOQYF4h
— Genetic Counselors (@GeneticCouns) October 30, 2019

Dr. Roberts Discusses Personal Genomics on The Population Healthy Podcast

Listen to Dr. Scott Roberts and other experts from the University of Michigan School of Public Health discuss ways genetic research can help us understand population and individual health, mitigate the risk of disease, and examine the positive and negative impacts of more widely available genetic testing options for consumers.