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In a world where personalized medicine is becoming an increasingly important factor in our daily lives, companies are now commercializing the genetic testing process to find the perfect partner and create the perfect baby.
As one of the top five global biotechnology locations, Melbourne continues to build on a long established international reputation for excellence in genetic research.
Advance, Victorians Abroad and swissnex invite members to an intimate and critical debate analyzing the future of genetic engineering; your DNA is about to get the ultimate check-up!
This month meet leading Victorian, Professor Alan Trounson to discuss:
*The influence of stem cell research - when can we expect cures?
*DNA dating - risk awareness for families
*The future patient – a personalized map of potential health risks
*What are the opportunities and challenges of genetic diversity for humanity, disease and the environment?
Special Guests:
Dr. Alan Trounson, President, California Institute for Regenerative Medicine. Former Professor of Stem Cell Sciences and Director, Monash Immunology and Stem Cell Laboratories at Monash University, and the Founder of the National Biotechnology Centre of Excellence – ‘Australian Stem Cell Centre’.
Professor Georg A. Hollaender, head of the laboratory of Pediatric Immunology at the Department of Biomedicine of the University of Basel. Hollaender is also an Associate Professor at the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Montreal, Canada.
Elissa Levin, Director of Genetic Counseling, Navigenics. Navigenics educates individuals and their physicians with knowledge of their genetic predispositions and motivates them to act on the information to prevent or lessen the onset of disease.
With questions moderated by: Evan Ratliff, contributing editor, Wired magazine, science, technology, crime and environment writer for The New Yorker, the New York Times, Sunday Magazine, Men’s Journal.
Thursday 30 July, 2009
6.30pm to 9.00pm
swissnex
730 Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94111
Advance and Swissnex members – Free!
Space is limited!
A tasting featuring premium Victorian wines will be hosted by Old Bridge Cellars and a unique Victorian coffee bar will be serving the best Australian coffee in town! Generously supplied by Long Shot Coffee.
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