The IMSA Great Minds Program®
Science, Law and Technology Everywhere we look, science and law bubble together in conflict and strategy. Dr. Brian Spear (Abbott Laboratories) and Mr. Charles Laff (Laff, Whitesel, and Saret) discussed critical issues in genetics and how they affect our lives. Genetic testing is a reality. The human genome project brings with it the advent of pharmacogenetics - personalized drug design based on an individual's genetic make-up. It also raises the question of what can be patented? Who owns the patent? What are the technological, legal, and ethical implications of genetic engineering to you and your future?
DATE: January 24, 2001 TIME: 10:00 A.M. - Noon AUDIENCE: High School Students & Teachers