Focus Groups on Public Attitudes about Genomic Expansion Study (PAGES), United States, 2017

The Focus Groups on Public Attitudes about Genomic Expansion (PAGES) study conducted focus groups comprised of members of the public in order to examine public opinions about the expansion of genomic technologies. Each focus group followed a moderator guide that contained two scenarios for discussion: one describing germline gene editing and the other somatic gene editing for the treatment of disease in humans. Participants were asked to describe their understanding of gene editing technologies and their own beliefs on their appropriate application in the clinic.