HUGERA

HUGERA started a series of online talks reflecting on the social dimensions of human genomics.

You can register to each talk here.

Lauren Wilson just published a bioethics paper in collaboration with Carl Elliott. In this paper, they discuss ethical issues around clinical trials, research guidelines, and governmental mandates in the case of the “Ketamine Studies”.

Celso Neto just published a new paper on the concept of social constructionism about race.

On August 28th (09:00-11:00), HUGERA presents the symposium “Race Across Sciences” at the Biannual Meeting of the European Philosophy of Science Association 2025. The meeting takes place in Groningen, Netherlands.

In the symposium, Celso Neto talks about “Avoiding Race in Genomics: Should scientists embrace similarity talk?”, and Lauren Wilson presents on “Behavioral Genetics, Race, and Social Justice.” HUGERA’s visiting PhD Matilde Carrera also gives a talk entitled “Is Conceptual replacement enough? Unmasking “race” in direct-to-consumer testing.”

Celso Neto just published a paper on the ethical problems of philosophical theories about biological race.

Check it out in our publication section!

HUGERA is part of the biennial meeting of the International Society for the History, Philosophy, and Social Studies of Biology (ISHPSSB). The conference takes place in Porto, Portugal.

The double-session “Values, Bias, and Controversies in Human Genomics” is organized by Celso Neto and Yasmin Haddad, taking place on Monday, 21, afternoon (14:30-18:15).

In the session, Celso Neto presents on “Human Genomics and Typological Thinking”, and Lauren Wilson presents on “Does Behavioral Genetics offer solutions to our Social Justice Problems?”. Tayyaba Jiwani will be chairing!