Professor of Health Behavior & Health Education
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Scott Roberts, PhD, is Professor of Health Behavior and Health Education at the University of Michigan School of Public Health (UM SPH). At UM SPH, he co-directs a dual degree program in genetic counseling and public health and from 2018-23 he led a NIH-funded T32 research training program for scholars working on the ethical, legal, and social implications of genomics. Dr. Roberts' research addresses ethical and psychosocial issues involved in disclosing genetic test information. He has studied participants’ motivations and interests in genetic testing, the psychological impact of providing risk disclosure, and health behavior changes prompted by risk assessment. His work in this area has addressed genetic testing in numerous contexts, including Alzheimer’s disease, hereditary cancer syndromes, direct-to-consumer genetic testing, and workplace wellness programs.
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Weighing the Benefits, Harms, and Limitations of Genetic Testing in the Workplace
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM ET