Conference Description
The Genes, Behavior and Society GRC is a premier, international scientific conference focused on advancing the frontiers of science through the presentation of cutting-edge and unpublished research, prioritizing time for discussion after each talk and fostering informal interactions among scientists of all career stages. The conference program includes a diverse range of speakers and discussion leaders from institutions and organizations worldwide, concentrating on the latest developments in the field. The conference is five days long and held in a remote location to increase the sense of camaraderie and create scientific communities, with lasting collaborations and friendships. In addition to premier talks, the conference has designated time for poster sessions from individuals of all career stages, and afternoon free time and communal meals allow for informal networking opportunities with leaders in the field.
The conference aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers from genetics, sociology, economics, psychology, epidemiology, neuroscience, and ethics, focusing on the relationship between genes and behavior. This initiative arises from the use of genetic analysis tools by sociologists and economists to address critical questions about society's structure, wealth accumulation, and the origins of inequality. With the routine genotyping of millions and the extraction of robust genetic predictors of variables like education and income, this approach is gaining momentum. As biobanks expand and genetic information becomes more detailed, moving from millions of genotypes to complete genomes, new methodological and interdisciplinary challenges emerge. The GRC conference provides a vital platform for discussing the implications of this rapid growth in genetic analysis, aiming to navigate the complexities and foster understanding among diverse scientific communities.
The topics, speakers, and discussion leaders for the conference sessions are displayed below. The conference chair is currently developing their detailed program, which will include the complete meeting schedule, as well as the talk titles for all speakers. The detailed program will be available by February 1, 2025. Please check back for updates.
The Value of Genetics for the Social Sciences
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Mendelian Randomization Applied to Behavioral Phenotypes
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Polygenic Indices for Educational Attainment
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Polygenic Indices for Embryo Selection
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Parental Investments in Offspring: Direct vs. Indirect Effects (Dissecting G-E Correlation)
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The Implications of Genetics for Social Inequality
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Generating Policies, Informed by Genetics, to Address Inequality
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Evolution and Natural Selection
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Mitigating the Risk of Genetic Research to Society
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The GRC Power Hour™
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