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[edit] ESRC Genomics Network Conference, 'Genomics and Society: Reinventing Life? 27-28 Oct 2008

Savoy Place, London Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th October 2008 Register online: www.genomicsandsociety.org

The ESRC Genomics Network (EGN) is pleased to host an international, interdisciplinary conference focusing on genomics and society. Showcasing research evidence from across the EGN, this conference will examine the issues from a broad range of perspectives. It will reflect on many applications of genomics research - from pharmaceuticals to fuel - and consider the implications of the life sciences for policy and practice - from innovation and global competitiveness to what this might mean for our personal identity and the ethics of genomics research.

Can society keep pace with current and future developments in the new life sciences? Will research in this area reinvent the world in which we live? This conference will seek to provide some of the answers and encourage knowledge exchange between policy makers, academic researchers, industry, media and NGO representatives and citizens' groups.

KEYNOTES: Confirmed keynote speakers are Professor Paul Rabinow, University of California at Berkeley; Professor Bartha Maria Knoppers, University of Montreal and Dr Iain Gillespie, OECD.

CONFERENCE SESSIONS INCLUDE:

    • The Protection of Biological Information;
    • Molecular Identity: Problems with Chimerism;
    • Biology as Engineering;
    • Public Engagement: Reflecting on the Role of Social Scientists;
    • Sustainable Biofuel Development;
    • Re-examining the Politics of Life Science Innovation in Developing Countries;
    • Bio-scenarios: The Future Impacts of Developments in the Life Sciences;
    • Innovation and Growth in Pharma-Biotech: Puzzles and Interpretations;
    • Life Sciences Industries and the Credit Crunch: Interview with Professor Gary P. Pisano and Professor William Lazonick;
    • Genomes and What to Make of Them - Meet the Author session with Professor John Dupre and Professor Barry Barnes;
    • The Knowledge Exchange: interactive policy debates on 'Innovative Europe' and 'Stem Cell Therapies: Regulating the Future';
    • Genomics Futures Panel: Debate the future impact of research in the life sciences
    • Postgraduate student networking session

POSTERS: More information on submitting a poster can be found on our website: http://www.genomicsandsociety.org/post.html

REGISTRATION: For further information about the conference or to book your place, please visit our website: http://www.genomicsandsociety.org

[edit] Science with Africa 3–7 March 2008, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

The Science with Africa conference will examine methodologies for improving science programme participation by scientists and researchers in African nations.

The conference will inaugurate the Science with Africa Office (SWAO) which will serve to provide links and act as a forum for establishing best practices in collaborative science between industrialized nations and African countries.

This is part of a larger initiative of UNESCO on Africa


[edit] 4S Annual Conference: Nov. 2-4, 2006 Vancouver, B.C.

The Society for Social Studies of Science (4S) holds its annual meeting this year in Vancouver, B.C., at the Empire Landmark hotel. The deadline for submitting abstracts was April 3, 2006.

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[edit] Student Pugwash USA's 14th National Conference on Science and Social Responsibility: Promoting the Integrity of Science, April 12-15, 2007 in Washington, D.C.

Calling All Students Interested in the Ethical Intersection of Science, Technology, and Policy! Researchers worldwide are grappling with issues of integrity surrounding politics in science, conflicts of interest, falsified research, the peer review process, and protections for whistleblowers. Engage with other inquisitive and motivated students in in-depth discussion and debate on these cutting-edge issues as well as the development of a nationwide student initiative to promote the integrity of science. Learn more about the integrity of science theme: [1] To view more information about the conference, visit our conference home page at, [2]

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