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Gene Editing: A Silvery Bullet or a Tool for Eugenics?

January 23, 2020 - 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Gene Editing: A silver bullet or a tool for eugenics?

Join in on a dialogue to deepen understanding of the complexity of gene editing.

The event will feature:

  • Tania Bubela, JD, PhD, Dean and Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University
  • Andre Picard, Health Reporter and Columnist, Globe and Mail
  • Alice Virani, PhD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia
  • Wyeth Wasserman, PhD, Vice-President Research, BC Children’s Hospital, Provincial Health Services Authority

With moderators:

  • Diane T. Finegood, PhD, Professor and Fellow, Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue, Simon Fraser University
  • Judy Illes, CM, PhD, Professor and Director, Neuroethics Canada, University of British Columbia

Details

Date:
January 23, 2020
Time:
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Website:
https://www.vchri.ca/events/gene-editing-silvery-bullet-or-tool-eugenics

Venue

Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue
580 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 5K3 Canada
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