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Fenner conference on the environment: The use of gene drive technology in conservation

Thu, 22 Nov

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Shine Dome, Canberra, Australia

This conference presents an opportunity for researchers working on gene drives across Australia and New Zealand to meet with administrative and policy experts to discuss the impacts of gene drives, develop best practice/strategies to manage and mitigate the potential hazards involved.

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Fenner conference on the environment: The use of gene drive technology in conservation
Fenner conference on the environment: The use of gene drive technology in conservation

Time & Location

22 Nov 2018, 9:00 am – 23 Nov 2018, 5:00 pm

Shine Dome, Canberra, Australia

About the event

Thursday 22nd November

9:00am Keynote address by Sally Box, the Threatened Species Commissioner

9:30am Plenary by Philipp Messer: 'Can CRISPR gene drives spread in the wild?'

10:20am Gene drive research talks on insects

Charles Robin (University of Melbourne – drosophila)

Morning tea (10:40–11:00)

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