Following the murder of George Floyd and subsequent protests and movements, the American Neurological Association (ANA) leadership conceptualized the IDEAS task force in 2020 to promote and implement actionable steps related to equity and inclusion. The George Floyd case reinforced the need to counter racism and to promote equity. The IDEAS task force was chaired by…
Category: Policy
Ethics and Policy Considerations for Genomics Medicine by Dr Sonu Bhaskar at ICG-16
Whilst our fight against COVID-19 continue, broader questions involving ethics and humanity become poignant. The rapid research, development, and advancements in the field of genomics medicine call for a critical debate on their ethics and policy implications. How can we ensure that current ethical frameworks are applied and what are the areas where these frameworks need…