Science Café Cleveland presents
A CRISPR Way to Alter the Genome
FEBRUARY 8, 2016
FEATURING:
Dr. Ronald Conlon
Professor, Department of Genetics, School of Medicine, CWRU
&
Dr. Insoo Hyun
Professor, Department of Bioethics, Director, CWRU Stem Cell Ethics Center
&
Dr. Rebecca Darrah
Professor, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, CWRU, Assistant Director, Genetic Counseling Training Program, CWRU
EVENT INFORMATION:
The recent development of CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology has made it possible to precisely alter the genes of any organism, including ourselves. Learn about this powerful new technology and join the discussion of the implications for science, medicine, biotechnology and agriculture.
LINKS OF INTEREST:
From iBiology "CRISPR: A WORD PROCESSOR FOR EDITING THE GENOME"
EVENT DETAILS:
WHERE:
The Music Box Supper Club - Concert Hall
1148 Main Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
WHEN:
February 8, 2016
Doors will be open 5:30 - 9:00 PM (Last call at 8:45PM). Presentation and discussion is 7:00 - 8:00 PM. The Concert Hall will also host a limited menu before and during the event. Not to mention a full bar! (Click here to view menu). Come early, get a good seat, grab a bite and a beverage and enjoy the discussion!
WHO: Sponsored by Case Western Reserve University chapter of Sigma Xi, WCPN ideastream, and the Music Box Supper Club.
Click here for an event flyer (pdf)
