Archive: Over-The-Counter Genetic Testing

This ITHS Grand Rounds presentation examines the complex issues surrounding over-the-counter genetic testing. While traditionally done in a laboratory, testing can help physicians diagnose genetic disorders and diseases often before symptoms appear. Now, consumers can purchase genetic testing kits directly and have the results provided to them by private laboratories, often at far less cost. UW faculty Roger Bumgarner, Anna Mastroianni, and Benjamin Wilfond explore the technological, regulatory, and ethical dimensions of over-the-counter genetic testing, including interpretation of results, state and federal regulations, and the marketing of these home test kits. Nick Anderson, PhD Associate Director, ITHS Biomedical Informatics Core University of Washington Roger Bumgarner, PhD Associate Professor, UW Microbiology University of Washington Anna Mastroianni, JD, MPH Professor, UW School of Law and Institute of Public Health Genetics University of Washington Benjamin Wilfond, MD Professor, Department of Pediatrics UW School of Medicine 12/03/10 The University of Washington is committed to ensuring digital accessibility in our services, programs, and activities. If you encounter accessibility barriers using videos found on this channel, please contact UW Video at uwvideo@uw.edu.