Life, Edited: Genetic Engineering at Concordia

Genomics and genetic engineering are changing the way we interact with our world. These technologies allow us to create more biologically-inspired solutions for sustainable manufacturing, respond to environmental issues and climate change, create solutions to food security, and rapidly develop novel therapeutics.

With Concordia’s iGEM team, we are highlighting the potential of synthetic biology to address specific challenges. We are bringing together experts applying genetic modification technologies and working to decentralize genomics and genetic engineering: Who leads genetic editing discoveries and innovation? Who is best served by the technologies? And have governance frameworks caught up to the pace of technology so that the public can trust that advancements are responsibly scrutinized?

Agenda: 

• 10:15am - 11:30am: Genomics and Genetic Engineering for Species Conservation 
• 11:30am - 1:00pm: Booths to learn about different synthetic biology streams at the university
• 1:00pm - 3:00pm: Trivia game! 

How can you participate? Join us in person by or online by registering for the Zoom Meeting or watching live on YouTube.

Have questions or if we can make this event more accessible for you: Contact us at info.4@concordia.ca

Austein McLoughlin 

Programme Mangement Officer at UNEP-SCBD, covering Biosafety and Synthetic Biology.

Ben Novak

Lead Scientist at Revive and Restore doing genetic rescue of species.

Ian Bradbury

Research Scientist with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) and contributor to the federal GenARCC initiative. 

TBA

Organized by Concordia iGEM and Orly Weinberg, Research Manager, Training & Outreach, at the Centres for Applied Synthetic Biology and Structural & Functional Genomics