Improve interactions
By stimulating (genomics) researchers to assess their work from a broader societal perspective and by providing them with new insights and skills, the NGI Centre for Society and Genomics (CSG) aims to improve the interaction between ‘genomics’ and ‘society’ and enhance the quality of the debate.
NGI’s strategy within the ‘Society’ theme is twofold. On the one hand, academic research involving social sciences, law, ethics, philosophy and economy is stimulated through the funding of targeted research projects within a clear domain: food, health or environment. On the other hand, a broad array of public communication and education activities is developed and organised. These activities range from genomics practicals in high schools and participation in science festivals to online discussions with specific target groups (parents, patients, farmers, etc.) and public debates organised around current topics.
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