Latest news from Egenis
03 February 2012 - Processes of Life
The latest book by Egenis Director John Dupré is a collection of essays on the philosophy of biology.
18 January 2012 - Playing God
On Tuesday 17 January, the BBC Horizon programme focused on synthetic biology
06 January 2012 - Going global
Sabina Leonelli selected for Global Young Academy
06 December 2011 - Knowledge Brokers
More than 200 attending the Genomics Forum’s Bridging the Gap Conference on Wednesday 7 December 2011.
07 November 2011 - Sociology journal special issue
Call for submissions for issue to be edited by EGN team
01 December 2011 - Questions about drive to diagnose autism
A new study queries the drive to diagnose very young children with autism
22 November 2011 - Britain In 2012
Enjoy a bumper number of Genomics Network articles in this annual ESRC publication.
07 November 2011 - Frankenstein for free
Egenis organised a film screening and discussion as part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science
03 November 2011 - Expert forum in Geneva
NIPD experts brought together by Egenis at Brocher Foundation
28 October 2011 - Stem cell pioneers discuss breakthroughs
Senior Research Fellow speaks at conference of world-leading stem cell researchers.
28 October 2011 - Innovation: Lost or found in translation
Personal reflections by Professor Steve Hughes, Co-director of Egenis.
13 October 2011 - Starring Frankenstein and a cast of vampires!
Check out the Genomics Networks events at the ERSC Festival of Social Science 2011
29 September 2011 - P-O at the WHO
Egenis student gives presentation in Geneva
28 September 2011 - PET poll on genes and race
Have your say on genes, ancestry and racial identity.
26 September 2011 - Warm welcome to new Fellows
Egenis is delighted to welcome three new Research Fellows this month.
21 September 2011 - Call for 'Pugwash' papers
The first call for papers for an international workshop co-organised by Dr Alison Kraft has been issued.
15 September 2011 - Alumnus success
A former Egenis PhD student is returning to Exeter as a fully-fledged academic.
06 September 2011 - Debating Darwinism
Experts gather at the Linnaen Society to discuss evolution.
27 July 2011 - Sexuality in Salt Lake City
Prof John Dupré took part in a public debate in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.
19 July 2011 - Registration open for Geneva meeting
NIPD experts brought together by Egenis at Brocher Foundation
06 July 2011 - Student's success
An Egenis PhD student has been awarded funding to continue his reseach at the Université de Genève.
22 June 2011 - Grant funds diabetes project
Study will explore responses to being 'at risk' of Type 2 diabetes.
14 June 2011 - Egenis hosts international conference
Philosophers of science from around the world gathered in Exeter for an international conference.
01 June 2011 - A bit of a muddle
Dr Susan Kelly looks at the HGC report on preconception screening
19 May 2011 - Genetic medalling
Prof John Dupré was one of the speakers at a debate about genetics, race and sport.
10 May 2011 - Lost - or found - in translation
Exploring the path from invention into innovation.
27 April 2011 - BMJ editorial
Co-director Dr Christine Hauskeller writes for the BMJ.
26 April 2011 - European grant success
Egenis co-director wins €70,000 EU funding as part of clinical trials project.
13 April 2011 - Frankenstein at the National Theatre
The play, based on the story of Frankenstein, raises questions about science.
29 March 2011 - Egenis authors’ articles in journal’s top 10
Three articles by Egenis authors are among the top 10 most cited of the last five years for the journal Studies in History and Philosophy of Biological and Biomedical Science.
14 March 2011 - Out Now `the gen' on-line
The latest edition of the newsletter of the ESRC Genomics Network is available to view and download online.
02 March 2011 - Network Stars on Film
Four short videos featuring staff from across the Network.
09 February 2011 - Rapid response to policymakers
Egenis is taking part in a government-commissioned pilot scheme.
04 February 2011 - Film inspires discussion event
Open debate follows screening of 'Never let Me Go'
03 February 2011 - Egenis contribution to biodiversity book
Professors write for new biodiversity resource.
18 January 2011 - Stem cells science forum
Deputy director joins panel debate
11 January 2011 - Director honoured
Egenis Director John Dupré has been elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
06 December 2010 - Genomics: offering the promise of a better future?
Press Notice highlighting the start of this year's annual EGN conference.
02 December 2010 - Hello to Berlin
Research Fellow presents results of two-year collaboration between Egenis and Max Planck Institute.
16 November 2010 - Social factors and autism
Social factors can play a key role in whether or not a child is diagnosed as autistic, a new study has found.
10 November 2010 - Egenis postgraduate day
Egenis PhD students organise a day of presentations.
04 November 2010 - Membranes, Surfaces, Boundaries
Research Fellow Mathias Grote is one of the organisers of an art exhibition at Aedes Architekturgalerie in Berlin.
19 October 2010 - In debate at Manchester Science Festival
Senior research fellow will discuss artificial life.
13 October 2010 - Genes, context and ADHD
Ginny Russell looks at new research claiming a genetic link with ADHD.
30 September 2010 - Call for long-term view on biological research
A rethink is needed on the 'dire' situation of funding of databases, researchers say.
13 September 2010 - New edition of the ESRC Genomics Network Newsletter
The September 2010 issue of "the gen" is now available for download
21 July 2010 - Nature After the Genome
New book explores contemporary understandings of nature.
15 July 2010 - Final Tree of Life meeting
The 'Questioning the Tree of Life' network met for the last time in London this month.
14 July 2010 - Director become president
Professor John Dupré has been elected president of the British Society for the Philosophy of Science.
23 June 2010 - A question of interpretation
An NHS hospital is decoding the genes of individual patients. Dr Susan Kelly discusses the issues.
08 June 2010 - Colour Coded
Senior Research Fellow interviewed on Radio 4 programme about race.
01 June 2010 - Swiss symposium
A symposium proposed by Egenis researchers has been accepted by the prestigious Brocher Foundation in Geneva.
17 May 2010 - New project examines online psychiatric genetic tests
A new research study is to examine the impacts of direct to consumer (DTC) access to genetic tests for serious psychiatric disorders.
15 May 2010 - Genetics in the Dock at Hay
Director in debate with Lord Winston at philosophy festival
13 May 2010 - Understanding Personalised Medicine
Research Fellow addresses prestigious US conference
22 April 2010 - Interior Traces at Dartington
Deputy Director discusses radio drama's vision of the future
12 April 2010 - Data-driven science: why and how?
World-class scientists engage in public debate at Exeter.
18 March 2010 - New prenatal tests under the microscope
There was lively debate at a meeting at Exeter’s Central Library when the public were invited to question experts about the implications of new developments in medical technology that could lead to earlier and easier prenatal tests for genetic conditions.
03 March 2010 - Models as Active Spaces
Scientists and artists came together for an unusual public event at Plymouth Arts Centre.
03 March 2010 - Prenatal genetic testing – a moral maze?
Public invited to question experts at discussion event
10 February 2010 - Peer review under scrutiny
Stem cell scientists have questioned the integrity of the peer review system.
06 January 2010 - European Research Council VP visit
Discussion event with Professor Helga Nowotny
10 December 2009 - All dressed up and nowhere to go?
Should people be obliged to take part in medical research?
09 December 2009 - Beliefs about autism
Research sheds light on beliefs about the reasons for the increased incidence of autism.
01 December 2009 - Fraud in biomedical research
A workshop in London, co-organised by Egenis, examined the issue of fraud in biomedical research.
19 November 2009 - Public-private partnerships in agricultural research
Egenis Fellow presents case study to key players
05 November 2009 - HGC in Exeter
Public invited to plenary meeting of Human Genetics Commission.
28 October 2009 - Testing times
Susan Kelly reflects on a rise in prenatal diagnoses of Down's
29 September 2009 - Genetic testing and confidentiality
Hannah Farrimond comments on new guidelines
09 September 2009 - History of Genetics Lecture
Research Fellow Sabina Leonelli lectures at the John Innes Centre.
08 September 2009 - HGC launches consultation
Paul Griffiths considers the issue of direct-to-consumer genetic testing
02 August 2009 - New deputy director
Christine Hauskeller takes on a new role.
09 July 2009 - Exploring data-driven research
Research Fellow Sabina Leonelli instigates new project.
01 July 2009 - China-UK Summer School
Egenis PhD students spend a fortnight studying in Beijing.
09 June 2009 - Volunteers needed for new study
Participants are being sought for a study on attitudes towards new pre-natal tests.
04 June 2009 - Researcher guests at Cheltenham Science Festival
Christine Hauskeller joins a discussion panel with the Festival Director.
19 May 2009 - Evolution Rocks
Co-director part of the line-up at Lyme Regis fossil festival
14 April 2009 - Speaking at the Science Museum
Christine Hauskeller was one of the panel members discussing a new radio drama.
31 March 2009 - Celebrating the Festival of Social Science
A group of students at an Exeter school took part in a workshop led by Egenis researchers.
30 March 2009 - Sixth-formers discuss Darwin's impact
Exeter College students met Egenis professors to consider Darwin’s impact on religious faith.
12 March 2009 - Going East to talk about the genome
A new collaboration took one Egenis fellow to Estonia.
10 March 2009 - Darwin and the Director
John Dupré gave the closing lecture in the Darwin lectures at Darwin College.
04 March 2009 - New book by Research Fellow
A new book about heredity has been co-authored by Egenis Research Fellow Staffan Müller-Wille.
23 February 2009 - Get personal to improve heart health
Targeted advice is needed for patients at risk of heart disease.
11 February 2009 - New funding for PhDs
Apply now for studentships at Egenis
11 February 2009 - Attitudes to pre-natal testing
Parents ‘avoid pregnancy’ rather than face testing choices, study finds.
05 February 2009 - Stem Cell project team presents evidence
German ethics commission hears study findings
04 February 2009 - David Attenborough’s Darwin
Read our review of the opening programme in the BBC's Darwin-fest.
01 February 2009 - Buyer Beware
Egenis Communications Officer Claire Packman wonders if consumers of genetic tests are always clear what they're getting.
20 January 2009 - Egenis Director delivers lecture at Science Museum
Professor John Dupré delivered a keynote speech at a conference at the Science Museum in London.
07 January 2009 - Grant to study the Linnean archive
Egenis Lecturer Staffan Müller-Wille has been awarded a grant of more than £100,000.
