This public lecture and panel discussion will be focussing on recent large-scale initiatives to sequence the DNA of 100,000 individuals. Following the initiation of two major initiatives; 'Genomics England' and the 'Personal Genome Project' both of which propose to sequence 100,000 genomes, driven by different motives, we will be holding a public lecture with representatives from both, followed by a panel discussion to highlight benefits, risks and issues related to these new initiatives. The event will include presentations from Professor Sir John Burn (Genomics England), Professor Stephan Beck (Personal Genomes Project) and Professor Sir Rory Collins (UK Biobank) and will be followed by a panel discussion. We will be addressing the following key questions: what does this mean for the public of the UK? Who should have access to this genetic information? What are the benefits - why is genetic information so useful? What are the risks?

Date: 18 February 2014
Location: M-Shed
Time: 6.30-8.30 pm
Tickets: Free of charge but reservation is essential http://public-genes.eventbrite.co.uk
Organiser: MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit, University of Bristol