V01: Promises and practices of biotechnologies

V01

Promises and practices of biotechnologies

Convenors:: Dawn Goodwin (Lancaster University)
Gordon Walker (Lancaster University)

Chair:: Neil Stephens

Stream:: Other

Location:: Bowland North Seminar Room 4

Start time:: 25 July, 2018 at 13:00

Session slots:: 1

Short abstract:

Genomic research, genome testing in healthcare, and the creation of biobanks are rich sites for STS investigation. This panel exposes the frameworks in which genomic practices are situated and how these frameworks configure identities, social relations, and manage uncertainties and expectations.

Long abstract:

Accepted papers:

Genome testing and the social ontology of childhood adoption

The value(s) of archiving transgenic mice: exploring the bioeconomies of animal research through a case study of mouse biobanks

Rethinking the public versus private debate on UCB biobanking: the participation of donors in the processes of shaping UCB biobanking configurations in Greece