Genetic testing has long been part of Canada’s health system, but the scope of genetic testing is growing into new areas. Whereas traditional tests predominantly foretell the health of future generations, new tests increasingly tell individuals about their own health and risks. And whereas...

The creation of networks in which health scientists and policymakers can learn from each other is increasingly seen as a sound strategy for improving the relevance of evidence and its use in policy-making. This paper examines how interactions within a genetics science/policy network established...