Should We Edit the Genome? When, Why and How Much?
Columbus, OH
Thursday, August 18, 2016
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Ohio State University's Center for Applied Plant Sciences (CAPS) and the Franklin Park Conservatory are partnering to host a public forum as a part of the NSF funded Building with Biology project. This forum will explore the applications and impacts of CRISPR, a relatively new technology for genetic engineering.
This forum will bring together scientists and the public to engage in thoughtful discussions that consider how new technologies impact society.
Join us for an opportunity to share your perspective and to learn more about current science and technology.
Speakers:
Dr. Anna Dobritsa
Assistant Professor
&
Dr. Katrina Cornish
Ohio Research Scholar
To register, visit:
http://bit.ly/29gnFKI
1777 E. Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43203
Contact:
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens / 614-715-8000 /