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Discussing the Future of Genetic Engineering: In Humans and Beyond
- What is Genome Engineering?
- How is Genome Engineering being used?
- What are the societal implications?
Speakers
Dr. Perry Hackett
Professor, Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development, Center for Genome Engineering at the University of MinnesotaDr. Karen Meagher
Mayo Clinic BioethicistAdam Sychla
GWG Executive OfficerFree and Open to the Public
Accessible to people of any background. An opportunity to learn about a new topic, share your opinions, and envision the future.Share your Ideas
UMN Genome Engineers, Dr. Perry Hackett and Adam Sychla, will provide an introductory background on these topics and Mayo Bioethicist, Dr. Karen Meagher will bring forward discussions about the ethics of Genome Engineering.Time
12-3 p.m.Saturday, February 9th, 2019