Biotechnology in Agriculture

Co-chairpersons:

Timothy Nelson, Professor of Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology; Director, Marsh Botanical Garden

Patrick Cournoyer, Doctoral Candidate in Molecular, Cellular & Developmental Biology

Advisors:
Nancy Kerk, Administrative Director, Yale Center for Genomics and Proteomics
Ian Sussex, Professor Emeritus, Biology, Yale University

Carol Pollard, Associate Director, Bioethics Center
Neil Schultes, Connecticut Agricultural Station

2011-2012 Seminars

Biotechnology in Agriculture:
“Genetic Solution or Genetic Pollution?”

These seminars will be held at 4 PM, in 1214 in the Kline Biology Tower.

October 13 Greg Jaffe (CSPI)

The Raw Truth about Genetically Engineered Foods and
Some Current Issues Surrounding Their Adoption
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November 17 Mark Lipson (USDA Organic & Sustainable Agriculture)

Policy Frameworks for 'Coexistence' of Transgenic, Conventional and Organic Systems
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January 12 Scott Deeter (Ventria)

Global Human Health Innovations From Plant Biotechnology
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February 16 Dan Putnam (UC Davis)

Roundup-Ready Alfalfa: Queen of Forages or Whore of Babylon?
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March 22 Nicholas Kalaitzandonakes (Univ Missouri)

The Economics and Politics of Coexistence between
Conventional, Organic and Genetically Modified Plants

April 12 Carol Mallory-Smith (Oregon State)

Coexistence Regulations: Oops, Plants Can’t Read!
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All attendees are welcome.

Yale Bioethics Center