About B. (Boy) Vijlbrief
Introduction
At the Clinical Genetics department in Erasmus MC I investigate, explicate, and facilitate the ethics and public engagement concerning innovation in genetics. Developments include data-driven genetic diagnostics and modification of the human germline. I am also involved in developing education concerning genomics in society, ethics and genomics, and the philosophy of genetics.
Field(s) of expertise
Medical ethics, ethics of genomics.
Education and career
- BSc Liberal Arts & Sciences, major Molecular & Cellular Biology.
- MA Applied Ethics.
Teaching activities
- Core teacher in 'Genetics in Society' minor.
- Core teacher in prospective 'Genomics in Society' research master.
