Advancing ELSI Research: Renewal of Congress Program
Discover the concept, purpose, scope, and new areas of emphasis for the renewal of the ELSI Congress program, focusing on multidisciplinary collaboration, accessibility, and virtual participation. Explore the mechanism and funds supporting this initiative.
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Concept: Renewal of the ELSI Congress Nicole Lockhart Program Director, Division of Genomics and Society, NHGRI February 12, 2024
Background NHGRI ELSI Research Program supports empirical, analytical and conceptual research No society or conference encompasses the field of ELSI research Most recent ELSI Congresses were supported by a U13 award and held virtually in 2020 and 2022 Virtual Congresses were widely attended and enabled recording and posting of presentations Final Congress under the current U13 award in June 2024 2
Purpose 1. Provide the multidisciplinary ELSI research community with a dedicated conference to come together and share research findings 2. Encourage collaboration across the ELSI research community with particular attention to trainees and early career scholars 3. Provide a highly accessible format to ensure participation from a broad range of groups interested in ELSI research 3
Scope and Objectives Multi-day meeting with 300 - 400 attendees, held biennially Mix of invited and peer-reviewed session formats Dedicated sessions for trainees and early career scholars Robust process for invitation, submission, review, and selection of abstracts and travel awards Creation of Congress organizing committee 4
New Areas of Emphasis Maximize accessibility for people with disabilities Enhanced virtual content to maximize participation by individuals who may be unable to attend in person Plan for archiving and disseminating Congress proceedings 5
Mechanism and Funds Anticipated Single U13 award for up to 5 years starting in FY 2025 Support 3 Congresses Direct costs up to $350,000 for each conference year 6
Thank you! Sarah Anstice Zo Bly Larry Brody Christine Chang Jyoti Dayal Sheethal Jose Dave Kaufman Rene Sterling 7
