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Building with Biology Public Forum

DNA double helix
August 18, 2016
7:00PM - 9:00PM
Franklin Park Conservatory, The Wells Barn, 1777 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203

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Add to Calendar 2016-08-18 19:00:00 2016-08-18 21:00:00 Building with Biology Public Forum The 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. Editing the Genome: Now We Can. Should We? 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.This event is designed for adults and older youth (16 years+ recommended). Light refreshments will be provided. The event is free, but pre-registration is required. To register, visit: http://bit.ly/29gnFKI Program AgendaWelcome and IntroductionSpeaker: Dr. Anna Dobritsa, Assistant Professor, Department of Molecular Genetics - Dr. Dobritsa will provide an overview of CRISPR technology and its applications in plant research. Speaker: Dr. Katrina Cornish, Endowed Chair and Ohio Research Scholar, Bioemergent Materials - Dr. Cornish will discuss the societal and ethical implications of CRISPR and other similar technologies. Group discussion and deliberationQ&A Franklin Park Conservatory, The Wells Barn, 1777 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43203 Center for Applied Plant Sciences caps@osu.edu America/New_York public

The 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. Editing the Genome: Now We Can. Should We? 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.

This event is designed for adults and older youth (16 years+ recommended). Light refreshments will be provided. The event is free, but pre-registration is required. To register, visit: http://bit.ly/29gnFKI 

Program Agenda

  • Welcome and Introduction
  • Speaker: Dr. Anna Dobritsa, Assistant Professor, Department of Molecular Genetics - Dr. Dobritsa will provide an overview of CRISPR technology and its applications in plant research. 
  • Speaker: Dr. Katrina Cornish, Endowed Chair and Ohio Research Scholar, Bioemergent Materials - Dr. Cornish will discuss the societal and ethical implications of CRISPR and other similar technologies. 
  • Group discussion and deliberation
  • Q&A