Events
April 18, 2012
Principles for the Oversight of Synthetic Biology: Is the Precautionary Principle Needed?
- 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Light lunch available at noon
- 5th Floor Conference Room
In March 2012, Friends of the Earth, the International Center for Technology Assessment, and ETC Group released a report on “The Principles for the Oversight of Synthetic Biology.”
The report has been endorsed by 113 NGOs from around the world and urges government officials to observe the precautionary principle in regulating synthetic biology to ensure worker and environmental protection, including implementing a moratorium on the release and commercial use of the technology. The report makes additional recommendations regarding the development of synthetic biology-specific regulations, guaranteeing the public’s “right to know,” and requiring corporate accountability and manufacturer liability.
On April 18, 2012, the Synthetic Biology Project held an event to to discuss this new report with the report authors, as well as representatives from the legal and scientific communities:
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Speakers:
- Eric Hoffman, Friends of the Earth View Slides
- Jaydee Hanson, International Center for Technology Assessment View Slides
- Dr. Drew Endy, Department of Bioengineering, Stanford University
- Mark Greenwood, Partner, Ropes & Gray (Former director of EPA’s Office of Pollution Prevention & Toxics)
- David Rejeski, Director, Science & Technology Innovation Program
