Valid consent for genomic epidemiology in developing countries

Dave A Chokshi, Mahamadou A Thera, Michael Parker, Mahamadou Diakite, Julie Makani, Dominic P Kwiatkowski, Ogobara K Doumbo, Dave A Chokshi, Mahamadou A Thera, Michael Parker, Mahamadou Diakite, Julie Makani, Dominic P Kwiatkowski, Ogobara K Doumbo

Abstract

Drawing on experience gained from ongoing research in Mali, this paper describes practical ethical challenges relating to the achievement of valid consent in genomic epidemiology.

Conflict of interest statement

Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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