CRISPR Year in Review 2021
AuditoriumEvery year there are new advances in genome engineering enabled by CRISPR/Cas editing systems. In this talk, the most important and interesting news in CRISPR-based gene editing from 2021 will be presented. Come learn about Technology Advances, New Tools, Intellectual Property, and Target Genes and Modified Organisms from a practitioner in the field. This year's emphasis will […]
Science Communication in, or in preparation for a pandemic
FiresideScience Communication in, or in preparation for a pandemic Mitigating the damage of the COVID-19 pandemic has been hugely dependent on society’s adoption of personal protective measures to curb the spread of the virus. Misinformation has also been cited as a threat to the employment of countermeasures like vaccines. To what extent is the public […]
Classical Concert
The Lighthouse CaféBeragon’s Bistro: Comparative Education
The Lighthouse CaféWith the recent conclusion of VWBPE 2022 in SL, let’s share our thoughts and experiences of education in different countries. Share your experience of education in your native country or in countries where you attended school. What are academics saying about methods and approaches? What do studies show? How do different countries cope with shortages […]