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| Date: | 19.09.2016, 10:00h to 20.09.2016, 16:00h |
| Location: | Symposium and Morning Keynote:
Tagungs- und Kongresszentrum Reinhardtstraßenhöfe
Reinhardtstraße 14
10117 Berlin
Evening Keynote:
Landesvertretung Sachsen-Anhalt
(State Representation Saxony-Anhalt)
Sachsen-Anhalt-Saal
Luisenstraße 18
10117 Berlin Berlin Deutschland |
| Keywords: | Genetic research/engineering - Genome analysis - Human genetics |
| Details: | In May 2012, the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina and the Korean Academy of Science and Technology (KAST) signed a Memorandum of Understanding, thus highlighting their strategic partnership. Within the framework of this cooperation agreement, high-profile joint symposia on topics of high scientific, global and social relevance have been organized on a regular basis. The fourth Leopoldina-KAST bilateral symposium will be dedicated to the discussion of key issues in the field of genome editing, focusing on technology development and the application of genome editing tools in plants, animals and for therapeutic purposes. Modern molecular techniques, often referred to as “genome editing”, are currently revolutionizing molecular biology research. Technologies such as CRISPR-Cas9 allow for surprisingly simple, controlled gene modifications that are more efficient than the previously available methods. This opens up a new scope for molecular biological basic research, particularly into organisms that were not previously accessible for molecular genetic purposes, and for elucidating poorly understood gene functions. It also allows for far-reaching applications, from new options for plant breeding and biotechnology to somatic gene therapy for human genetic diseases. Focused basic research is still necessary. At the same time, a safe and responsible application of genome editing should be ensured respecting the needs of humanity and the environment. Renowned scientists from Germany and South Korea will address current trends in these fields of research and discuss possible options for future scientific cooperation. Keynotes will be delivered by Prof. Dr. Jin-Soo Kim, Seoul, and Prof. Dr. Emmanuelle Charpentier, Berlin. The symposium is organized under the joint leadership of Leopoldina members Ulla Bonas, Bärbel Friedrich, and Ernst-Ludwig Winnacker. Conceptual support was also provided by Jens Boch. On the Korean side, KAST members Ook Joon Yoo and Sukhan Lee, as well as Jin-Soo Kim jointly took the scientific lead. |
| Organizer: | The German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina The Korean Academy of Science and Technology (KAST) |
| Contact: | Dr. Ruth Narmann Address: International Relations Department Leopoldina Jägerberg 1 06108 Halle (Saale) Tel: +49 (0)345 - 47 239 - 835 Fax: +49 (0)345 - 47 239 - 919 Email: ruth.narmann@leopoldina.org |
| Webpage: | http://www.leopoldina.org/de/veranstaltungen/veranstaltung/event/2415/ |
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