CAT Community Initiative, 2003, Developmental Phase
A study of history, techniques and social consequences
of the Human Genome Project
Shameka, Dr. Carroll, Dr. Ciaffa and Harvey
This Community Initiative sponsored by the Center for the Advancement of Teaching
has been developed to study the history, techniques and social consequences of the Human Genome Project. The
community is comprised of two faculty and two students: Dr. Jay Ciaffa with student Harvey Daniels from Philosopy
and Dr. Marion Carroll with student Shameka Darisaw from Chemistry. The primary goal for faculty will be curriculum
development and the primary goal for students will be the development of research and writing skills.
Listed below are the minutes of our meetings scheduled weekly on Tuesdays
at 9:00 am
in Room 350 of the NCF building.
Follow along with our progress in the Development Phase as we increase our understanding of the scientific,
ethical and social problems associated with the Human Genome Project. Please send inquiries or suggestions to
mlcarrol@xula.edu or jciaffa@xula.edu
January 21st
The group reviewed the proposal and discussed what was expected of each
member during the Development Phase beginning this Spring and Implementation Phase of the project that is to
begin in the Summer, 2003.
January 28th
First order of business was to take two surveys.
February 4th
Elliot Sober entitled "The Meaning of Genetic Causation
February 6th
Genetics and Human Malleability
February 11th
The challenge...future eugenics
programs must be consistent with important ethical principles.
February 18th
Walters and Palmer, "Germ-line Gene Therapy
February 25th
Eugenics and the Misuse of Genetic Information to Restrict Reproductive Freedom
March 11th
Meeting canceled
March 18th
Genetic Testing in Children and Adolescents: Parental Authority,
the Rights of Children, and the Duties of Geneticists
March 25th
Newborn Screening, Informed Consent, and Future Use of Archived Tissue Samples
April 1st
Federal Regulations and the Future of Research in Human and Medical Genetics
April 8nd
The group met with Dr. Mary Kay Pelias in her office at the LSU Health Sciences Center
April 15nd
Concluded the development phase with survey as in the beginning. We also began our discussion of
the goals, responsibilities and timetable of the implementation phase
Implementation Phase
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created by Marion L. Carroll, June 24, 2003