Abstracts are now being accepted for the 7th ELSI Congress, which will be held on June 22 – 24, 2026 in Chapel Hill, NC. The submission period is January 16 – February 16.
For over three decades, the National Human Genome Research Institute’s Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI) Research Program has advanced scholarship on the ELSI of genetics and genomics. The ELSI Congress brings together scholars who are dedicated to understanding and shaping the impact of genomic science on society, and to share research, exchange ideas, and influence the future of the field.
We welcome submissions from all disciplines and methodologies that reflect the wide spectrum of ELSI research, including but not limited to:
- Emerging technologies
- Policy and governance
- Theoretical and conceptual foundations
- Lived experience
- Methodological innovation
- Translation to clinical care
This call is open to scholarship that deepens understanding, sparks conversation, or proposes solutions to pressing ELSI concerns. We especially welcome contributions that engage a wide range of perspectives to inform current ELSI work and shape its future directions. Submissions from early career scholars and trainees are also encouraged.
Since the 7th ELSI Congress will be a hybrid event, if traveling isn’t possible, we encourage you to join us online.
Please visit the Congress website [https://www.elsicon2026.org] to learn more about session formats, abstract submission requirements, and criteria that will be used to evaluate abstracts.
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