Arguments for and against the use of race in genetic research and drug development are discussed. The opinions of prominent researchers in this field were examined and the consequences that large scale projects such a the Human Genome Project could have on ethnic groups were considered. Researchers and ethnic groups need to come to a common understanding to develop solutions, ideally resulting in more accurate treatments for disease.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• O'Connell, Virginia Elizabeth

Subject

• Security
• Inclusion
• Health
• Community
• Well-Being

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 05E048I

Keyword

• Ethnic relations
• Race discrimination

Advisor

• Politz, Samuel M.

Year

• 2005

Date created

• 2005-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright