ELSIconversations: Exploring the E in ELSI

ELSIconversations: ELSIconversations: Exploring the E in ELSI | October 30th, 2026 | 12PM ET/ 9AM PT via Zoom

Join us on October 30 at 12PM ET/9AM PT for a panel discussion examining the role of ethics and normative approaches in ELSI research. Normative approaches have been central to the ELSI field since its beginning; however, many contemporary ELSI scholars are less familiar with this approach and find translating their empirical findings into normative arguments daunting. This session will use the case of expanded newborn screening to explore several aspects of Normative approaches in ELSI research. This session will define normative methods and nomenclature, explain the relationship between normative research and empirical work, and outline potential mechanisms for delivering normative arguments.

Presenters: Kyle Brothers, MD, PhD; Lisa Parker, PhD; Josephine Johnston LLB(hons), MBHL
Moderator: James Tabery, PhD, MA