Global Observatory for Genome Editing

Collecting diverse perspectives, convening meetings, and generating analysis of genome editing and other biotechnologies. Retweets are not endorsements.

[Global Observatory for Genome Editing @GenomeObserv]

We are hiring a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Global Observatory for Genome Editing! more details at: https://t.co/Q2ZYPhhO0B Application deadline: May 5, 2023. Spread the word! #STSjobs #Bioethics #GenomeEditing #STS #SciencePolicy

[Global Observatory for Genome Editing @GenomeObserv]

For our 6th panel, we are joined by @Mathur_Roli, Daniel Wikler, @VictorDzau, Philip Campbell, and Carrie Wolinetz in conversation on “Modalities of Governance, the Asilomar Conference to CRISPR Summits.”

[Global Observatory for Genome Editing @GenomeObserv]

Starting off today with our first panel on Sources of Moral Authority with a great conversation on religious traditions, science, and self-doubt.
With @ArnoldEisen, @Jacob_Hanna, @cartersnead, John Evans, Jennifer Herdt, and James Keenan, tune in now!

[Kevin Davies @KevinADavies]

Vardit Ravitsky ⁦@hastingscenter⁩ met ⁦@Jiankui_He⁩ in China.

He thinks:
- treating monogenic disorders is not ambitious
- HHGE = preventative public health tool to “embed immunity into our DNA as a species”
- The West is thinking too small

⁦@GenomeObserv⁩

[The CRISPR Journal @CRISPRjournal]

Interview:
Moving Therapeutic Genome Editing into Global Clinical Trials and Medicine
-- A timely interview with @kiranmusunuru and @UrnovFyodor @GenomeObserv
https://t.co/7DEuk7MQCi

[Global Observatory for Genome Editing @GenomeObserv]

For our Keynote Panel on Cosmopolitan Bioethics, we are joined by @SJasanoff, @VarditRavitsky, @alondra, @sahakris, and Benjamin Hurlbut.

[The CRISPR Journal @CRISPRjournal]

Introducing Perspectives from the Global Observatory for Genome Editing
https://t.co/GqIQbvgj3X
Jacob Moses, Ben Hurlbut, Sheila Jasanoff, Kris Saha provide an overview of the @GenomeObserv collection of Perspectives.

[The CRISPR Journal @CRISPRjournal]

We are delighted to work with @GenomeObserv to publish a powerful collection of 18 Perspectives to accompany this week's Global Observatory for Genome Editing summit (free access):
https://t.co/UTbWcA3ON6

These essays will be published as a special issue in August 2025.

[Global Observatory for Genome Editing @GenomeObserv]

Honored to have @Marcia4Science delivering our Keynote Address today, speaking about the foundations of public science and governance— why do we need science “for the people?”

Tune in now to catch it!

[Global Observatory for Genome Editing @GenomeObserv]

@UrnovFyodor speaking now about
CHOP and UPenn's big news last week, and integrating CRISPR into clinical practice.

Follow along online!

[Global Observatory for Genome Editing @GenomeObserv]

We are kicking off Day 2 of the Global Observatory International Summit with a panel on Health in the CRISPR Era! Follow along online at https://t.co/ILoEh8pOmx.

[Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News @GENbio]

Global Observatory Gathers to Expand Debate on Human Genome Editing

Experts are gathering to debate heritable genome editing. To mark the event, @CRISPRjournal published 18 invited Perspectives from participants.

@KevinADavies @LiebertPub @GenomeObserv
https://t.co/G4mCAGBLaK

[Global Observatory for Genome Editing @GenomeObserv]

More from today’s opening events!

[Kevin Davies @KevinADavies]

Excerpt from “The Choreography of CRISPR” —
A performance by the Pigeonwing Dance Co. to open the
@GenomeObserv summit

[Global Observatory for Genome Editing @GenomeObserv]

Today, the Global Observatory for Genome Editing kicked off its International Summit @americanacad , with a panel with @SJasanoff, Françoise Baylis, @Geochurch, @CohenProf, and Patricia Williams!

Follow along tomorrow and Friday at https://t.co/ILoEh8pOmx

[Global Observatory for Genome Editing @GenomeObserv]

Follow along for day 2 of our workshop 'A Question of Beginnings: Lab Embryos Between Nature and Synthesis'

Join virtually: https://t.co/MBPBkLQu9N
Complete program: https://t.co/IfP7z4vznj

[Global Observatory for Genome Editing @GenomeObserv]

Starting at 4:30pm today!

Join the live stream: https://t.co/neRF470t3s

[Global Observatory for Genome Editing @GenomeObserv]

Follow along for today's session of our workshop 'A Question of Beginnings: Lab Embryos Between Nature and Synthesis.'

Join us in-person or online: https://t.co/IfP7z4vznj

[Global Observatory for Genome Editing @GenomeObserv]

Follow along for today's session of our workshop 'A Question of Beginnings: Lab Embryos Between Nature and Synthesis.'

Join us in-person or online: https://t.co/IfP7z4vznj

[Krishanu Saha @sahakris]

Join us this Thursday, Mar 21!
A Question of Beginnings: Lab Embryos Between Nature and Synthesis
with @jacob_hanna, @cartersnead, @ArnoldEisen, @SJasanoff, @JudyNorsigian, @jdhardin1959 + many more.

@GenomeObserv
https://t.co/KF4uRNBIzq
Registration: https://t.co/TLMv6AygvP

[Global Observatory for Genome Editing @GenomeObserv]

Follow along here: https://t.co/IfP7z4vznj

[Global Observatory for Genome Editing @GenomeObserv]

Join us this Thursday and Friday for our next convening focused on the ethical limits of synthetic embryo research!

[Global Observatory for Genome Editing @GenomeObserv]

.@kvijayraghavan wrapping up today's session on Transnational Governance of Genome Editing Technologies