Roundtable discussion: “The Promise and Perils of Social and Behavioral Genomics” - Session 2
Channel: National Human Genome Research Institute
Date: 2023-01-28

January 25, 2023 - The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) hosts a virtual roundtable to discuss social and behavioral genetics and genomics, including their benefits, limitations and potential for misuse. Social genomics is an emerging field of research that suggests that scientists can use genomic variation to understand complex social behavior. Panelists discuss genetics and genomics studies that may be stigmatizing as well as strategies for scientists to combat misinformation and disinformation.

Agenda: https://www.genome.gov/event/social-and-behavioral-genomics

Moderated Discussion: The State of the Science

Moderator: 
- Ashley Smart, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Panelists:
- Daniel Benjamin, University of California, Los Angeles 
- Daphne Martschenko, Stanford University  
- Aaron Panofsky, University of California, Los Angeles