Synthetic Biology Events
Awareness and Impressions of Synthetic Biology: Results of the 2013 Poll
March 20, 2013 // 12:00pm — 2:00pm
Science and Technology Innovation Program
Presentation of results from the 2013 public poll on synthetic biology.
Communicating Synthetic Biology: How the Media Covers Emerging Technology
February 26, 2013 // 12:00pm — 2:00pm
Science and Technology Innovation Program
From Neanderthal clones to cheap vaccines, the emerging field of synthetic biology has garnered much mainstream press coverage in recent years – and found itself at the center of a hot debate about our expectations for biotechnology.
Principles for the Oversight of Synthetic Biology: Is the Precautionary Principle Needed?
April 18, 2012 // 12:00pm — 2:00pm
Science and Technology Innovation Program
In March 2012, Friends of the Earth, the International Center for Technology Assessment, and ETC Group released a report on “The Principles for the Oversight of Synthetic Biology.”
The Art of Synthetic Biology Governance: Considering the Concepts of Scientific Uncertainty and Cross-Borderness
March 27, 2012 // 12:00pm — 2:00pm
Science and Technology Innovation Program
Governments around the world are considering how to regulate synthetic biology in an effort to maximize the benefits of the emerging technology while minimizing the risks.
Environmental and Social Issues Arising from Synthetic Biology: Redesigning Life
September 28, 2011 // 12:00pm — 2:00pm
Science and Technology Innovation Program
Invited panelists will discuss the science behind synthetic biology, the risks this emerging technology poses to the environment and human health, as well as the socio-economic issues arising from a new “bio-economy” enabled by synthetic biology.
President's Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues
March 25, 2011 // 9:00am — 11:00am
Science and Technology Innovation Program
Christine Grady, President's Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues; Anita Allen, President's Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues; Dr. Lino Paula, Policy Officer, European Commission, Directorate General for Research and Innovation, Unit B6 Ethics and Gender; David Rejeski, Director, Science and Technology Innovation Program, Woodrow Wilson Center