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X-WR-CALNAME;VALUE=TEXT:The Promises and Perils of Gene Editing
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SUMMARY:The Promises and Perils of Gene Editing
DESCRIPTION:<p>	<strong>George Church, PhD</strong></p><p>	<span><span style="color:black">Professor of Genetics</span></span></p><p>	<span><span style="color:black">Harvard-MIT Program in Health Sciences and Technology</span></span></p><p>	<span><span style="color:black">Harvard Medical School </span></span></p><p>	<span><span style="color:black">Director, Personal Genome Project </span></span></p><p>	<strong>Genome reading and editing are exponentially advancing technologies, putting tools such as next-generation sequencing and CRISPR at the forefront of medical research and practice. George Church, a leading innovator in this emerging field, will explore the many promising applications that could significantly impact human health and also discuss the ethical implications facing genetic engineering now and in the future.</strong></p><p>	<span>Light refreshments will be provided.<br>Q&amp;A to follow.</span></p><strong>HMS and affiliated staff, faculty and students are invited to attend this lunchtime talk.</strong>
LOCATION:Armenise Amphitheater, 210 Longwood Ave, Boston
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DTSTART:20180116T170000Z
DTEND:20180116T180000Z
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