Mildred Cho, PhD
Academic Appointments
- Associate Professor (Research), Pediatrics - Genetics
- Associate Professor (Research), Pediatrics - Center for Biomedical Ethics
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Administrative Appointments
- Associate Director, Stanford Center for Biomedical Ethics (2003 - present)
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Current Research Interests
Dr. Cho's major areas of interest include: ethical and social issues in genetic research, stem cell research, bioweapons and microbial genome research, the effects of gene patenting on clinical genetic testing and research, and the impacts of academic-industry ties on biomedical research.
Publications
- Translating genomics into the clinic: moving to the post-Mendelian world. Genome Med. 2009; (1): 7
- Biomedical scientists' perceptions of ethical and social implications: is there a role for research ethics consultation? PLoS One. 2009; (3): e4659
- Direct-to-consumer genetic tests: beyond medical regulation? Genome Med. 2009; (2): 17
- The "how" and "whys" of research: life scientists' views of accountability. J Med Ethics. 2009; (12): 762-7
- Research ethics consultation: the Stanford experience. IRB. 2008 Nov-Dec; (6): 1-6

