ERC Starting Grant · 2024
How can we study human genetics without racism? This project will develop an empirically informed philosophical framework to answer this question. The project aims to produce a systematic diagnosis of how racism influences current human genetics research, identifying the types of harm that unfold from it but have been overlooked by scientists. Human Genetics has an unprecedented impact on society. It promises to reveal who we are and revolutionize medical diagnosis and treatment. However, geneticists and social scientists are increasingly worried that genetics research might involve racist assumptions, unknowingly harming vulnerable populations. It is key to assess how racism is present in…
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