I'm not a scientist, but I'm interested in the way the Genome Project affects my area of interest, what can I do?

Attend our Policy Roundtable Series! The Caucus was created to bring together scientists and non-scientists, physicians, lawyers, theologians, business leaders, journalists, and economists, to discuss the social implications of the HGP. By attending the Series, you will learn about how the elucidation of the genome will affect all aspects of society. The Caucus website provides background material on all the Roundtables, and links to related articles and on-line resources.

I'm not much of a writer, is there a way for me to get involved?

The Journal of the Harvard Health Caucus at Harvard Medical School is looking for staff with a variety of expertise-from layout to editing. Please contact the Caucus at healthcaucus@student.hms.harvard.edu, to get involved. As a part of the Journal, you will also be invited to take part in a series training sessions where experts in the field will cover a range of issues from research to editing.

I don't have any experience writing for a medical journal, will I have any support?

Yes! If you are commissioned to write for the JHHC (please see General Information for Applicants and Author Application), you will be able to attend writing and editing workshops, and have the full support of the JHHC staff.

I'm already involved with law review, theological review, etc. What's the point of being on two journals?

JHHC is unlike any other journal because it is focused on a particular timely issue (i.e. the Social Implications of the Human Genome Project, Spring 2001), and is interdisciplinary. As a writer or staff member, you will be interacting with students and professionals from the diverse fields that inform health policy.

I am working on a paper that is almost on the topic proposed, is there any flexibility?

There is some flexibility. During the interview process, you and your Articles Editor should discuss the topic you have in mind. It may fit within one of our proposed topics or it may be suitable as an "unsolicited manuscript." Take a look at the Journal Submission Guidelines and Information for Authors which appears on the Caucus website.

Will I have any interaction with people from other graduate schools at Harvard or will I do my work independently?

The Caucus is founded on the premise that interaction between individuals from diverse disciplines is a prerequisite for sound health policy. Thus, to the extent possible, the Caucus and JHHC staff will make efforts to coordinate your interests with those of other students and professionals.

I have some ideas for your the Caucus, who should I contact?

We value your ideas-please contact the Caucus at healthcaucus@student.hms.harvard.edu