Genomics, Society and Ethics Advisory Committee (GSEAC)

The committee was formed to provide the following functions:

• To consider and deliberate on specific issues of societal and ethical importance related to genomics research and development as they arise
• To further understand and promote the ethical, economic, environmental, legal and social (GE³LS) issues in Genome BC research programs
• To monitor and support the work of Genome BC’s GE³LS Advisor

Administration:

• The Committee will hold three quarterly meetings and one summer retreat each year
• Members are appointed for three year terms and are eligible for reappointment once for a second three year term
• Secretariat functions are provided by the GE³LS Advisor
• Membership is limited to a maximum of 12 members   
• The Chair must be a member of Genome BC’s Board of Directors
• Membership must be representative of Genome BC’s diverse regions and
  stakeholder groups
• Members unable to attend 3 meetings in succession will be asked to step down

2011 GSEAC Committee - photo credit: Aura McKay

Current members of GSEAC are:

To see position papers produced by the Genomics, Society & Ethics Committee click here.