The Human Genetics Commission (HGC) is holding a genetics and insurance information day with experts and stakeholders to hear all sides of the debate about the use of genetic information for insurance purposes .

It will be held at the Royal Commonwealth Club at 18 Northumberland Avenue in London between 10am and 4pm on Friday

February 9.

Tickets can be obtained from Margaret Straughan at the HGC on 020 7972 1518.

Speakers for the day include:

  • Harry Cayton, Alzheimer's Society
  • Professor Angus McDonald, Herriot Watt University
  • Professor Andrew Read, British Society for Human Genetics
  • Stephen Sklaroff, ABI.


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