Could cryptocurrencies let you control & sell access to your DNA data?
Last year saw an incredible surge in demand for direct to consumer genetic tests – but it raises a lot of questions…
- What exactly is a genetic test?
- How is your privacy protected when you take a genetic test?
- Do some companies make money selling your genetic data to third parties?
- How anonymous can DNA data ever be?
- Who even owns our DNA?
- And what does all this have to do with cryptocurrencies?
Join us as Dr Caitlin Curtis discusses these questions and more, while looking deeper into the complicated world of genetic testing and privacy.
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Recording of "Could cryptocurrencies let you control & sell access to your DNA data?" lecture (YouTube, 56m:23s)
Meet the presenter
Dr Caitlin Curtis (@DrCaitlinCurtis) is a research fellow at The University of Queensland. She has broad expertise in genetics including conservation genetics, ancient DNA, DNA forensics, and vector genomics. Caitlin is fascinated by the intersection between genomics and technology and the ensuing privacy and data protection issues.
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| Time | 6:30pm to 7:30pm (light refreshments 7:30-8pm) |
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| Venue | The Edge, State Library of Queensland, Stanley Place, South Bank |
| Cost | Free - Eventbrite ticket required |
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