Genomics Salon
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2016 - 2017
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The salon will practice a discussion-based approach to examining subjects related to the field of genomics and, more broadly, modern biology. At these informal forums, participants discuss high-level, interdisciplinary issues and engage in topics that typically fall outside of traditional scientific training but nevertheless have strong social relevance. Topics, as a result, vary widely and engage interdisciplinary interest, such as the ethical implications of gene editing in humans, the complicated sociopolitical landscape of government-regulated genomic testing of migrants and refugees, and the interaction between genomics and music.
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