Mazique
First Name
Rachel
Middle Initial
C
Last Name
Mazique
Department
Liberal Studies
Scholarship Year
2025
Research Center
Non-Center Based
Scholarship Type
Grants
Contributors List
Elizabeth Ayers, Rachel Mazique
Project Title
Eliminating Genes that Cause Deafness: Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications
Start Date - Month
February
Start Date - Year
2024
End Date Anticipated - Month
September
End Date Anticipated - Year
2028
Review Types
External Funding
Student Assistance
None
Projected Cost
$0.00
Funding Source
Operating Budget
Resulting Product
submitted an R03 grant application to NIH
Citation

Mazique, Rachel and Elizabeth Ayers (2024-2028). Eliminating Genes that Cause Deafness: Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications. Grant proposal submitted to PAR-25-370: Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Small Research Grant (R03 Clinical Trial Optional), National Institutes of Health (NIH). ≠

Abstract

Advances in genomic medicine targeting deafness, such as gene editing and genetic therapy, raise complex questions about the ethical, legal, and social implications of intervention, and their governance. This empirical bioethics study will examine the beliefs, attitudes and perspectives of three stakeholder groups–deaf individuals, their hearing family members, as well as healthcare and genetics professionals–regarding the potential benefits and drawbacks of these genomic technologies. Normative bioethical analysis of results will support ethical decision-making, inform future genomic practice and research, and impact public health policy.

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