LaunchBio Webinar | The Soul of Science

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<h1>THE SOUL OF SCIENCE</h1><h2>Shaping the Future of Human Genomics, featuring George Church, PhD, Samira Kiani, MD, Kiran Musunuru, MD, &amp; Barry Brown  </h2><p>The bioethics discussion around gene editing and CRISPR technology is complex, involving ethical, legal and social considerations. While this technology holds great potential for the treatment of genetic diseases, it also raises concerns about safety, equity and ethics. An increase in biotech investing has led to an acceleration of technological advancements, and life sciences startups are playing a significant role in shaping the future of human genetics. Join the conversation with a stellar panel to explore how the scientific community can shape the soul of science. <strong>Please submit your questions when you register.</strong></p><p></p><h3><strong>FEATURED SPEAKERS</strong></h3><ul><li>George Church, PhD, Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School and Professor of Health Sciences and Technology at Harvard and MIT; Director of the US Department of Energy Technology Center and Director of the NIH Center of Excellence in Genomic Sciences</li></ul><ul><li>R. Alta Charo, JD, Knowles Professor Emerita of Law &amp; Bioethics, University of Wisconsin-Madison (<strong>MODERATOR</strong>)</li></ul><ul><li>Samira Kiani, MD, Associate Professor at University of Pittsburgh, Co-Founder &amp; CEO GenexGen and multimedia producer</li></ul><ul><li>Barry Brown, Tech and Social Impact Advisor</li></ul><ul><li>Kiran Musunuru, MD, PhD, MPH, ML, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine and Genetics in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. </li></ul><p><em>Attendees are invited to preview Dr. Kiani’s documentary, </em><a href="https://makepeoplebetterfilm.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"><em>Make People Better</em></a><em>, prior to the webinar. It is available for download or for rent on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, or Apple TV.</em></p>

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