Genomics for Law
Explore genomics' impact on legal fields including criminal, tort, and privacy law, with focus on ethical issues and intellectual property.
Explore genomics' impact on legal fields including criminal, tort, and privacy law, with focus on ethical issues and intellectual property.
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between genomics and law, designed for legal professionals and those interested in the field. Led by experts Dr. Gene E. Robinson and Dr. Jennifer K. Robbennolt from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, it covers a wide range of topics including genomics in criminal law and procedure, forensic genomics, intellectual property protection in biotechnology, tort law implications, privacy concerns, and ethical issues in genomics research. The course offers a unique framework to understand how genomics research interacts with various aspects of law, preparing participants to navigate the complex legal and ethical landscape of this rapidly evolving field.
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What you'll learn
Understand the basics of genomics and its relevance to law
Explore the implications of genomics in criminal law and procedure
Learn about forensic genomics and its evidentiary standards
Understand intellectual property protection in biotechnology
Examine the impact of genomics on tort law
Investigate privacy issues related to genomic information
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There are 10 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between genomics and law. It covers a wide range of topics including the basics of genomic science, its applications in criminal law and procedure, forensic genomics, intellectual property protection for biotechnology, implications for tort law, privacy concerns, and ethical issues in genomics research. The curriculum is designed to provide legal professionals and interested learners with a solid understanding of how genomics interacts with various aspects of law, preparing them to navigate the complex legal and ethical landscape surrounding this rapidly evolving field.
Introduction to Genomics for Law
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Genomics and Criminal Law
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Genomics and Criminal Procedure
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Forensic Genomics
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Intellectual Property
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
Genomics and Tort Law
Module 6 · 0 Hours to complete
Genomics and Privacy Law
Module 7 · 0 Hours to complete
Legal and Ethical Issues in Genomics
Module 8 · 1 Hours to complete
Final Assessment
Module 9 · 1 Hours to complete
How Was the Course?
Module 10 · 0 Hours to complete
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Leading Researcher in Genomic Biology and Social Behavior at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Dr. Gene E. Robinson is the Director of the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he also holds the Swanlund Chair and serves as a Center for Advanced Study Professor of Entomology and Neuroscience. His research focuses on honey bees to explore the relationship between social experience, behavior, and brain function, aiming to uncover how gene activity in the bee brain influences behavior in response to environmental changes and hive needs. Since joining the faculty in 1989, Dr. Robinson has authored over 250 publications, including significant works in Science and Nature, and has been instrumental in genomics applications to social behavior, notably leading efforts to sequence the honey bee genome. He is a recognized leader in his field, serving on various scientific advisory boards and councils, including the National Institute of Mental Health Advisory Council. His teaching excellence has been acknowledged multiple times by students, and his accolades include prestigious awards such as the NIH Pioneer Award and fellowships from several esteemed societies. Dr. Robinson's work not only enhances our understanding of social insects but also provides insights into human behavior and health in relation to social environments.
Expert in Law and Psychology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Dr. Jennifer K. Robbennolt serves as the Associate Dean for Research, Alice Curtis Campbell Professor of Law, and Professor of Psychology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She is a leading authority in the intersection of psychology and law, particularly in areas such as torts and dispute resolution. Her research integrates psychological principles into legal studies, focusing on legal decision-making and employing empirical research methodologies. Dr. Robbennolt has co-authored several influential books, including The Psychology of Tort Law and Psychology for Lawyers, as well as a textbook on empirical methods in law. She has held significant roles within professional organizations, including serving as secretary of the American Psychology-Law Society and chairing the AALS section on law and social sciences. Her scholarly contributions have earned her multiple awards for excellence in faculty scholarship and teaching, including the Wayne R. LaFave Award and the John E. Cribbet Excellence in Teaching Award. A distinguished graduate of the University of Nebraska College of Law, she also holds master's and doctoral degrees in social psychology from the same institution. Before her tenure at Illinois, Dr. Robbennolt was an associate dean at the University of Missouri-Columbia and completed a clerkship with Justice John M. Gerrard of the Nebraska Supreme Court.
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