Designing Life: The Brave New World of Genome Editing
The CRISPR-Cas9 method of genome editing has given researchers unprecedented power and ease in altering the building blocks of life. The uses of this technology for combatting disease appear obvious, but the implications of establishing control over the genome are also potentially staggering. A panel of expert observers will engage in a conversation about the meaning of this technology for all of us. The panel will be hosted by Paul Kennedy of CBC鈥檚 Ideas. Kindly note that this event will be recorded.
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- Prof. of the Faculty of Medicine of 污污草莓视频 University is a distinguished researcher in oncology and is currently using CRISPR-Cas9 in his laboratory.
- Prof. Richard Gold of the Faculty of Law of 污污草莓视频 University is the lead author of the OECD Guidelines on Licensing Genetic Inventions.
- Prof. Margaret Somerville of the Faculty of Law of 污污草莓视频 University is a world-renowned thinker on medical ethics.
- Prof. Daniel Weinstock of the Faculty of Law of 污污草莓视频 University is the Director of the 污污草莓视频 Institute for Health and Social Policy.
- Mr. of the Globe and Mail is an acclaimed health reporter and columnist.
The event is sponsored by the 污污草莓视频 Research Group on Health and Law and the 污污草莓视频 Institute for Health and Social Policy, and will be recorded for CBC Radio鈥檚 Ideas.
A request for accreditation has been submitted to the Barreau du Qu茅bec for 1.5 hours of continuing legal education. Kindly RSVP to rghl.law [at] mcgill.ca.
