Remembering 9/11: Ethical, Legal and Social Issues with Using DNA for Disaster Victim Identification

Friday, September 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm (EDT)

Time shown in-04:00 America, New York

Panelists:
Amy Mundorff, PhD
Associate Professor of Anthropology
University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Jay Aronson, PhD
Professor of Science, Technology, and Society
Department of History
Carnegie Mellon University

Moderator:
Jennifer Wagner, JD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Law, Policy, and Engineering
Penn State University

Abstract: Following the attack on the World Trade Center in New York City on September 11, 2001, investigators engaged in the greatest forensic challenge in the US and asked families for assistance to identify victims through DNA identification techniques. Two decades later, the use of DNA for victim identification in the context of national emergencies has dramatically expanded, creating challenges in the preservation of data for forensic investigation, obtaining familial consent and participation, ensuring transparency, and protecting human rights. In recognition of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, this ELSI Friday Forum explores lessons learned from the use of DNA for the identification of victims of disasters, emergencies, and atrocities and the commemoration of those whose lives are lost and the ethical, legal, and social issues involved.

Register here.

ELSI Hub Friday Forum sponsored by NHGRI

Add to Calendar 2021/09/10 12:00:00 2021/09/10 13:00:00 America/New_York Remembering 9/11: Ethical, Legal and Social Issues with Using DNA for Disaster Victim Identification Panelists:
Amy Mundorff, PhD
Associate Professor of Anthropology
University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Jay Aronson, PhD
Professor of Science, Technology, and Society
Department of History
Carnegie Mellon University

Moderator:
Jennifer Wagner, JD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Law, Policy, and Engineering
Penn State University

Abstract: Following the attack on the World Trade Center in New York City on September 11, 2001, investigators engaged in the greatest forensic challenge in the US and asked families for assistance to identify victims through DNA identification techniques. Two decades later, the use of DNA for victim identification in the context of national emergencies has dramatically expanded, creating challenges in the preservation of data for forensic investigation, obtaining familial consent and participation, ensuring transparency, and protecting human rights. In recognition of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, this ELSI Friday Forum explores lessons learned from the use of DNA for the identification of victims of disasters, emergencies, and atrocities and the commemoration of those whose lives are lost and the ethical, legal, and social issues involved.

Register here.

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