Call for applications: CIVIS Summer School "The science, ethics and governance of genome editing"
Date of School: 25th-29th July 2022 (5 days).
Location: Tübingen.
Organisers: Research Unit ‘Ethics of Genome Editing’, Institute of Ethics and History of Medicine, University of Tübingen, Germany & the CIVIS Health Hub
Overview of event: The last decade has seen a dramatic increase in the pace of scientific development of genome editing technologies, particularly highlighted by the advances enabled by CRISPR-Cas9. One area of immense potential is the use of genome editing technologies in humans. Alongside the potential benefits, there are a number of ethical issues that arise, posing challenges for the development of robust governance of this technology. This Summer School will extensively explore the ethical implications of this emerging technology, noting the scientific and medical possibilities and realities, the perceptions and the various ethical approaches and implications as well as the options for its effective governance and regulation. This Summer School will combine lectures by experts in the field, alongside interactive group work and class discussion, a one-day class symposium, as well as evening events and class excursions.
Call for applications: This Summer School is suitable for both graduate (Masters, Doctoral) and advanced undergraduate levels. Places are limited and so applications will be evaluated.
Applications will be accepted for consideration until 23.59 CET – 28th February 2022
Application will consist of a one-page motivation letter, plus short one-page academic CV (incl. academic background, previous courses taken, if relevant, other relevant background information).
Send to oliver.feeney@uni-tuebingen.de
Notification of acceptance by 14th March.
Funding: Student mobility funds to support travel expenses and living costs will be available to the successful candidates.
For more information: contact Dr Oliver Feeney (oliver.feeney@uni-tuebingen.de)