Title:What is a ‘Serious’ Genetic Condition and Why It Ethically Matters? with Dr. Vardit Ravitsky
Description:
The use of ‘serious’ to describe certain genetic conditions is pivotal in determining current and future applications of repro-genetic technologies. From Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT), through prenatal testing, all the way to potential gene editing, this concept is used as a justification for allowing or even funding certain interventions. Yet, the concept of ‘serious’ remains nebulous and poorly defined. Consequently, its application is inconsistent and not equitable.
Recent work across a range of disciplines and international contexts has begun the process of mapping the contours of this complex concept. This work considers a range of stakeholder perspectives and various approaches to its operationalization. A better understanding of this concept can assist policymakers, clinicians, and families to apply it in relevant contexts.
This talk will explore the implications of ‘serious’ and the emerging attempts to clarify its use.
Webinar Date+Time:
Thursday, November 5, 2026.
4:30-5:30 PM ET | 3:30-4:30 PM CT | 2:30-3:30 PM MT | 1:30-2:30 PM PT.
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Speaker:
Vardit Ravitsky is President and CEO of The Hastings Center for Bioethics and a Senior Lecturer on Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School. Her research focuses on the ethics of genomics and reproduction, as well as the ethics and governance of health AI. She has published more than 250 articles and commentaries on bioethical issues, delivered more than 300 talks worldwide, and serves as a Principal Investigator on NIH-funded Bridge2AI research projects that expand the use of artificial intelligence in biomedical and behavioral research. She also served on the steering committee of the National Academy of Medicine to develop an Artificial Intelligence Code of Conduct (AICC).
By:
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Credit:
- Ohio: 1 credit hour in Ohio.
- Other Jurisdictions: You may be able to self‑apply to your credit‑granting authority.
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