CBSSM Seminar: Ethical Issues in Predictive Testing for Alzheimer’s Disease

Tuesday, November 6, 2018 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Location

NCRC, Building 16, 266C

Details

CBSSM Seminar w/ J. Scott Roberts, PhD, Professor of Health Behavior & Health Education, presenting a talk entitled: Ethical Issues in Predictive Testing for Alzheimer’s Disease

J. Scott Roberts, PhD
Professor of Health Behavior & Health Education
   
Over 5 million people in the US have Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or a related dementia, and their relatives are increasingly seeking out disease risk information through modalities such as direct-to-consumer genetic testing and amyloid neuroimaging. This session will explore ethical issues involved in the provision and regulation of predictive testing for AD, including a review of empirical research on its benefits and harms.