Haydar Frangoul – CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Editing for Sickle Cell Disease and Transfusion Dependent β-Thalassemia | GES Colloquium
A presentation of data on using gene addition and gene editing technology to treat patients with sickle cell disease and transfusion dependent beta thalassemia....
Adam Sychla – Genome Writers Guild: Promoting Responsible Genome Engineering | GES Colloquium
The Genome Writers Guild asks the question: How do we promote responsible use of genome engineering?...
George Kennedy – Technology, Ag. Intensification, and the Future of Agriculture | GES Colloquium
This presentation will explore the challenges to agricultural sustainability associated with technology driven agricultural intensification....
Steve Lindow – Understanding Microbial Life on Leaves | GES Colloquium
Bacteria that live on leaf surfaces play important roles ranging from global precipitation to plant health...Continue reading "Steve Lindow – Understanding Microbial Life on Leaves | GES Colloquium"
Sumit Dhole – The missing ecology in gene drive research | GES Colloquium
GES Fall Colloquium, details forthcoming...Continue reading "Sumit Dhole – The missing ecology in gene drive research | GES Colloquium"
Daniela Jones – Precision agriculture to decarbonize our national energy needs | GES Colloquium
Developing data-intensive algorithms and applying diverse modeling and optimization tools to tackle the national grand challenge to decarbonize our energy needs while securing a sustainable and resilient supply chain infrastructure. ...
Doria Gordon and Greg Jaffe – NGO perspective on governance of gene editing | GES Colloquium
This talk will describe six principles for the proper governance of gene editing, addressing issues such as transparency, stakeholder engagement, government oversight, and voluntary stewardship, that were adopted by six US non-governmental organizations....
Panel: Considerations for adopting genetically engineered crops around the world | GES Colloquium
AgBioFEWS Cohort 3 Fellows bring together a panel of speakers to discuss how the emerging field of GE might influence international markets and impact society....
Sam Weiss Evans – STS Roles in developing technologies of humility around gene drives | GES Colloquium
As different groups work out whether and how to pursue gene drive organisms, Sam Weiss Evans explores the ways STS researchers can enrich the attention to diverse perspectives, equity, vulnerability, and learning. ...
Denise Costich – The role of germplasm banks in global food security | GES Colloquium
The Goal is to have fully secure and accessible Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture where there is the potential for a multi-lateral flow of germplasm and knowledge among the participants, basically, all human beings on Earth....
John Field – Carbon Sequestration and GHG Mitigation in Carinata Cropping Systems | GES Colloquium
Ethiopian mustard (Brassica carinata) can produce substantial amounts of aviation fuel and soil carbon benefits when grown as a winter crop in the southeastern US. ...
AgBioFEWS Cohort 2: Perspectives of Eastern North Carolina farmers and the impact of biotechnology | GES Colloquium
The second AgBioFEWS cohort discusses lessons learned from visiting Eastern NC....
Amy Huang – The Quest to Reimagine Meat | GES Colloquium
Explore the state of alternative protein research and learn how universities can accelerate our transition to a better food system....Continue reading "Amy Huang – The Quest to Reimagine Meat | GES Colloquium"
Julius Tillery – Cotton is our Culture | GES Colloquium
Julius Tillery, Founder of BlackCotton.Us, will discuss why cotton is our culture....Continue reading "Julius Tillery – Cotton is our Culture | GES Colloquium"
