Who should attend?
- Scientists who are using gene editing or advanced molecular genetics tools to improve agriculture in India
- Science communicators who are using new tools and approaches to communicate about agriculture and biotechnologies
- Regulators and other stakeholders interested in advancing gene editing in India
- Women and early career professionals are strongly encouraged to attend
Course Themes
- The Science of Gene Editing. What is gene editing and how does it compare to other breeding methods, including genetic engineering? What are the latest developments? What is in the pipeline in India and elsewhere?
- The Regulatory & Policy Environments in India and globally. What is the international conversation around oversight of gene edited agricultural products? How are gene edited products being regulated in different countries? How gene edited products might be regulated in India? Will we have the legal license to edit in India?
- How do we effectively communicate about gene editing?
Learning Outcomes
- Participants understand the latest technical developments in genome editing as pertains to crops and agriculture, including latest developments in the Indian context
- Participants understand legal and policy choke points and opportunities and know how to engage to endure science-based decision making
- Participants become more effective communicators of the gains from gene editing
Faculty
Sarah Evanega
DIRECTOR, CORNELL ALLIANCE FOR SCIENCE
Gregory Jaffe
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF POLICY AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
Matthew R. Willmann
Director of the Plant Transformation Facility at Cornell University
About CSFD
Cornell Sathguru Foundation for Development (CSFD) is a not-for-profit organization with a vision is to facilitate sustainable social development through life sciences and technology. In CSFD, the resources from Cornell University and Sathguru Management Consultants provide strategic support to public and private organizations to enhance their services and leveraging for public good.
Delivered by : Alliance for Science
Cornell-Sathguru Foundation for Development (CSFD)