In light of advancements in precision medicision, Singapore seeks to strengthen its moratorium on genetic testing and insurance through new legislation on genetic test data. Read about it here.
What is GD?
Genetic discrimination involves an individual or a group being negatively treated, unfairly profiled or harmed, relative to the rest of the population, on the basis of actual or presumed genetic characteristics.
Read MoreAbout GDO
The Genetic Discrimination Observatory (GDO) is a unique network of researchers and other stakeholders dedicated to researching and preventing discrimination based on genomic and other omic data worldwide. The GDO serves as a comprehensive online resource that offers a collaborative platform providing access to information and tools needed to monitor and prevent genetic discrimination.
Read MoreHere are selected publications, news, resources, and blog articles published by the Genetic Discrimination Observatory (GDO).
The GDO's 5th Annual Conference will be held in Istanbul on December 17th and 18th, 2024! This year’s hybrid conference is entitled "Genetic Discrimination in the Era of Artificial Intelligence and Advancing Technologies". Reach out to Dr. Diya Uberoi, Abby Rud, and/or Ariel Xue to express your interest in joining.
The Australian Government recently announced that life insurers in Australia will be banned from using genetic tests to refuse coverage—a significant step forward in protecting Australians, who have been avoiding life-saving tests due to insurance concerns. Read more about it, and GDO Member Jane Tiller’s contributions, here!