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ArticlePloS one2021

A virtual deliberative public engagement study on heritable genome editing among South Africans: Study protocol.

Donrich Thaldar, Beverley Townsend, Marietjie Botes, Bonginkosi Shozi, Siddharthiya Pillay

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Article in PloS one, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

6 citing papers in PubMed, 11 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Donrich ThaldarSchool of Law, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.ORCID 0000-0002-7346-3490
Beverley TownsendSchool of Law, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.
Marietjie BotesSchool of Law, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.
Bonginkosi ShoziSchool of Law, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.ORCID 0000-0003-2994-0795
Siddharthiya PillaySchool of Law, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.
Africa Health Research Institute · ZA

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This article outlines the protocol for a prospective study for virtual deliberative public engagement on heritable genome editing in humans. The study intends to create a platform for a diverse group of 25-30 South Africans to engage with a facilitator and each other on 15 policy questions regarding heritable genome editing, with a focus on: a) the prevention of heritable genetic conditions; b) editing for immunity; and c) editing for enhancement. The aim is to understand the views on these issues so as to inform further research and policy, and to analyse the process and effect of deliberation on opinion. Participants will be expected to study the provided resource materials and pass the entrance exam-aligning with the protocols of the Harvard Personal Genome Project. In this way, the commitment, openness and basic knowledge of the candidates will be tested to ascertain whether they are suitable participants for the deliberative engagement.

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AttitudeGene EditingGenomeGenomicsHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth PolicyHumansProspective StudiesResearch DesignSouth AfricaStakeholder Participation

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PMID34411176
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