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Symposium – Art’s Work the Age of Biotechnology: Shaping Our Genetic Futures
The GES Center, NC State University Libraries, and Gregg Museum of Art & Design will host a symposium to discuss the Art’s Work in the Age of Biotechnology exhibition. The symposium will bring together artists, humanists, and social/natural scientists, using the exhibition as a departure point for conversations about the future of biotechnology and genetics.
Can Genetic Engineering Save Our Planet’s Biodiversity?
Andrew Moore, June 24, 2019 | Researchers at NC State’s College of Natural Resources — and around the world — are considering ways to employ genetic engineering for conservation.
Workshop Report on Gene Drive Mice for Biodiversity Protection on Islands
S. Kathleen Barnhill-Dilling, June 24, 2019 | Mice offer an ideal genetic model for exploring the possibility of developing a synthetic gene drive in mammals. As pests, they pose challenges to human health, agricultural yields and storage, and biodiversity, especially on islands where they are not native. If research on gene drives in mice were to progress to a field trial, an island ecosystem would offer an additional level of physical containment.
Gene Drive Mice for Biodiversity Protection
Project Background Mice offer an ideal genetic model for exploring the possibility of developing a synthetic gene drive in mammals. As pests, they pose challenges to human health (through disease transmission), agricultural yields and storage,…
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IUCN Report: Genetic frontiers for conservation – An assessment of synthetic biology and biodiversity conservation
Todd Kuiken, May 9, 2019 | Synthetic biology – altering or redesigning genes to meet human objectives – is a fast-developing field with significant potential impacts on nature conservation, according to the Genetic frontiers for conservation assessment report. So far mostly applied in agriculture and medicine, synthetic biology could have substantial knock-on effects on conservation – including modified genes spreading to non-target species and affecting broader ecosystems, but also benefits such as saving threatened species, reduced fertiliser use or diminished demand for products derived from threatened species.
NASEM Sackler SciComm: The promise and perils of gene drives
In November of 2017, an interdisciplinary panel discussed the complexities of gene drive applications as part of the third Sackler Colloquium on “The Science of Science Communication.” This paper builds on the ideas and conversations from the session to provide a more nuanced discussion about the context surrounding responsible communication and decision-making for cases of post-normal science. Deciding to use gene drives to control and suppress pests will involve more than a technical assessment of the risks involved, and responsible decision-making regarding their use will require concerted efforts from multiple actors.
Spring Colloquium Intro (lunch from Neomonde)
Our Spring series will kick off with a catered lunch from Neomonde on Tuesday, January 08. Come prepared to give a short update about your recent GES activities and upcoming plans.
Colloquium Follow-up Discussion with Kelly Bronson
Discussion with Kelly Bronson Follow-up discussion after Dr. Bronson’s Colloquium on 9/25. Kelly Bronson will be leading a discussion of Phil Mirowski’s recent article, “The future(s) of open science” (2018). This paper will provide a…
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Paul Vincelli – ‘Can CRISPR Displace Crop Pesticides?’
9/4 GES Colloquium: We are thrilled to welcome Paul Vincelli as our first invited speaker of the semester. Paul is an extension professor at the University of Kentucky in the department of Plant Pathology, as well as co-host of the Talking Biotech podcast! He will be available to have lunch and/or meet with folks during his visit on 9/4. Request meeting with Paul >>
Fall 2018 Colloquium Intro (lunch from Neomonde)
Our series will kick off with a catered lunch from Neomonde on Tuesday, August 28. Come prepared to give a short update about your recent GES activities and upcoming plans.
GES Colloquium – Elliott Montgomery: Futures Research and Speculative Design
GES Colloquium Information: https://ges.research.ncsu.edu/events/colloquiums/ Contact Jason Delborne with questions at jadelbor@ncsu.edu “
GES Colloquium – Katie Barnhill-Dilling: Collaborative research, indigenous communities, and the transgenic American chestnut
Colloquium Information: https://ges.research.ncsu.edu/events/colloquiums/#Barnhill Contact Jason Delborne with questions at jadelbor@ncsu.edu “
Read Smart – Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
We celebrate the 200th anniversary of the publication of Frankenstein, Mary Shelley’s classic work of science fiction, with this discussion led by Dr. Jason Delborne, associate professor of Science, Policy andSociety, at NC State. ADMISSION
Research Leadership Academy Lunch & Learn
The Research Leadership Academy invites you to a Lunch and Learn seminar. Register » Jason Delborne
GES Colloquium – Larisa Rudenko: Goldilocks and the Regulatory Bears
Goldilocks and the Regulatory Bears Dr. Larisa Rudenko, Visiting Scholar, Emerging Technology, MIT Details + abstract: https://mailchi.mp/fc929923e1c0/gescolloquium013018GES Colloquium home: https://ges.research.ncsu.edu/events/colloquiums/ Contact Jason Delborne with questions at jadelbor@ncsu.edu “