CRISPR, Gene Editing, and Metamorphosis
Biotechnology is transforming the human condition. A molecular tool called CRISPR-Cas9 is being used to edit human DNA. Scientists will join influential disabled thinkers on stage to discuss ethical issues hovering around gene editing. Come join the dialogue about the future of this metamorphic technology.
Date:
3 June 2024, 10:00 (Monday, 7th week, Trinity 2024)
Venue:
Weston Library, Broad Street OX1 3BG
Venue Details:
Sir Victor Blank Lecture Theatre
Speakers:
Rosemarie Garland Thomson,
Nada Kubikova,
Prof Dagan Wells (University of Oxford, Nuffield Dept of Women's & Reproductive Health),
Julia-Sophia Bellingrath,
Professor Eben Kirksey (University of Oxford)
Organising department:
Social Sciences Division
Organiser:
Professor Eben Kirksey (University of Oxford)
Part of:
Kafka and Disability
Booking required?:
Required
Booking url:
https://tickets.ox.ac.uk/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?cg=bodnf&c=lectures#64759
Cost:
Free
Audience:
Public
Editor:
Emma Stell