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CRISPRcon 2019 – Conversations on science, society and the future of gene editing
Meet us at CRISPRcon on June 20-21, and join the conversation on science, society and the future of gene editing. CRISPRcon creates a forum in which a broad selection of diverse voices come together. Will you join us?
CRISPRcon 2019 is a program of Keystone Policy Center and will be hosted by our project coordinator Wageningen University & Research.
What is CRISPR-Cas?
CRISPR-Cas is a new technology that makes it possible to change genetic material from viruses, bacteria, cells, plants and animals in a relatively simple, very accurate and efficient way. This technology can make an enormous contribution to the quality of our environment, our health, agriculture and economy. At the same time there are concerns regarding ethical aspects, integrity of life, unfair distribution of property, security and who benefits.
What is our aim at CRISPRcon?
The aim of CRISPRcon is to stimulate open dialogue about precisely these aspects: exchanging opinions, visions and concerns. The conference is aimed at the largest possible cross-section of society. Wageningen University & Research hosts this dialogue and underlines the importance of an open dialogue about the CRISPR technique. At the event, you can join sessions on several aspects of gene editing.
Sessions:
Panel 1: Personal Reflections: The Promise and Perils of Gene EditingPanel 2: CRISPR Cures: Gene Editing in Personal and Public HealthPanel 3: The Evolution of Innovation: What Drives Societal Embrace or Rejection of Emerging Technologies?Panel 4: Growing for Good?: Gene Editing and AgriculturePanel 5: Double Helixes and the Circular Economy: Gene Editing and Environmental StewardshipPanel 6: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: Globalization, Governance and Power
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What are New Plant Breeding Techniques (NPBTs)?
New Plant Breeding Techniques (NPBTs) are innovative tools that enable plant breeders to develop novel plant varieties that may provide solutions for environmental and food quality as well as food supply challenges.
Are you wondering why this European project is called CHIC?
CHIC is the Chicory Innovation Consortium. Its objective is to implement New Plant Breeding Techniques (NPBTs) in chicory in order to establish it as a multipurpose crop for the production of health-related products.
Postdoctoral position available at Lille University
A postdoctoral position is available in the group Evolutionary genomics of plant mating systems of the Evolution, Ecology, and Paleontology laboratory of the Lille University, directed by Prof Dr Xavier Vekemans.
