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
11 January 2012 - The hidden costs of personalised medicine?
Michael Morrison reflects on healthcare and the high-tech revolution
06 January 2012 - Going global
Sabina Leonelli selected for Global Young Academy
07 November 2011 - Sociology journal special issue
Call for submissions for issue to be edited by EGN team
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.
30 March 2011 - Is the nature/nurture question in our DNA?
Professor Paul Griffiths takes a new look at an old argument.
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.
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
15 January 2011 - What next for NIPD?
Egenis Senior Research Fellow Dr Susan Kelly reflects on the current state of prenatal genetic diagnosis.
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.
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.
21 October 2010 - Bio-industry special pleading on gene patents?
Egenis Co-Director Professor Steve Hughes continues his reflections on gene patents and the US courts.
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.
15 September 2010 - Wheat Genomes: Chinese Spring lifts gloom
Co-director Steve Hughes gives a cautious welcome to the sequencing of the wheat genome.
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.
29 June 2010 - The lost decade?
Egenis co-director Steve Hughes's thoughts on 10 years of human genome sequencing.
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.
19 May 2010 - A dominos effect for gene patents?
Egenis Co-Director Professor Steve Hughes continues his reflections on gene patents and the courts.
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.
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
24 February 2010 - The practical effects of regulation
Egenis researchers Dr Dana Wilson-Kovacs and Dr Christine Hauskeller have had a paper published in the latest issue of Sociology of Health and Illness.
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
18 November 2009 - Reaping the Benefits
Egenis co-director Professor Steve Hughes examines the report on food security from the Royal Society.
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
20 October 2008 - September 2008 - ESRC Genomics Network Newsletter
Available online and for download.
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.
31 March 2009 - Put 'Darwinism' aside
Let's celebrate Darwin, then let him go, says John Dupré
30 March 2009 - Sixth-formers discuss Darwin's impact
Exeter College students met Egenis professors to consider Darwin’s impact on religious faith.
20 March 2008 - March 2008 - ESRC Genomics Network Newsletter
Available online and for download.
10 March 2009 - Darwin and the Director
John Dupré gave the closing lecture in the Darwin lectures at Darwin College.
23 February 2009 - Get personal to improve heart health
Targeted advice is needed for patients at risk of heart disease.
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.
01 January 2009 - MSc students graduate
Students graduating from the MSc Genomics in Society have received their awards.
16 December 2008 - Climate Change and Microbiology
John Dupré writes for environmental research web
16 December 2008 - First 'Questioning the Tree of Life' event
The Network held its first event in Pittsburgh.
01 December 2008 - Egenis Director guests on 'Start the Week'
Professor John Dupré was a guest on the Radio 4 programme.
13 November 2008 - Revisiting Race in a Genomic Age
A new book explores a vital issue
31 October 2008 - Genomes and What to Make of Them
Egenis Directors launch new book
31 October 2008 - Close Watertight Doors!
Egenis Co-director Steve Hughes reflects on drought tolerance in crop plants.
17 October 2008 - New, ‘safer’ test for Down Syndrome
Egenis Senior Research Fellow Dr Susan Kelly answers some of the questions the proposed new test raises.
15 October 2008 - New research project launched
A new research project is underway to investigate public attitudes towards pre-natal testing
14 October 2008 - Art at the National Theatre
Work by Egenis artist in residence Deborah Robinson has been displayed at the National Theatre in London.
25 September 2008 - Evolution and creationism in schools
Professor John Bryant comments on the furore following a talk at the Festival of Science.
24 September 2008 - British Council grant for international collaboration
Egenis researchers have been awarded £3,300 by the British Council.
16 September 2008 - Egenis researcher invited to work in Berlin
Research Fellow Staffan Müller-Wille is in Berlin for six months as an invited visiting scholar at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science.
13 August 2008 - BA Festival of Science slot for Egenis Fellow
Egenis Senior Research Fellow Dr Christine Hauskeller was among the speakers at this year’s BA Festival of Science.
21 July 2008 - Leverhulme grant for 'Tree of Life' network
Egenis researchers have been awarded a grant of more than £70,000 from the Leverhulme Trust.
21 July 2008 - Health Minister joins Egenis for public meeting
More than 80 people attended a public meeting organised by Egenis to debate stem cell and embryo research.
15 July 2008 - Statins for obese children
Dr Hannah Farrimond questions whether overweight children should be prescribed statins.
20 June 2008 - The Government wants a renewed debate on GM foods
Egenis Director Professor John Dupré heeds the call.
18 June 2008 - Visiting Fellowship for Egenis Researcher
Dr Susan Kelly has been awarded a Social Science Stem Cell Initiative International Visiting Fellowship.
10 June 2008 - Visiting US academic gives public lecture
Anthropologist Hannah Landecker from Rice University, Texas, gave a public talk as part of the ‘Cellular Spaces’ workshop.
22 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill
Egenis Communications Officer Claire Packman considers the topic from a lay perspective.
01 May 2008 - Director gives evidence to House of Lords Committee
Director of Egenis Prof John Dupré gave evidence to the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee.
07 April 2008 - Health screening for the over-40s
Dr Hannah Farrimond considers the issues surrounding government plans to screen the over-40s.
17 March 2008 - Egenis PhD Studentships 2008
A number of 1+3 and 3 year PhD studentships are available at Egenis (University of Exeter) for the 2008 academic year.
10 March 2008 - Comment - Controversy over human-animal hybrid research licences
Members of the Genomics Network research team issue comments on topics in the news.
18 December 2007 - Gateway to post-genomic science
New open access resource: an annotated bibliodatabase of new molecular biologies
18 December 2007 - Exeter Café Scientifique
Egenis organises Exeter Café Scientifique.
11 February 2008 - EGN Genomics and Identity Workstream: first workshop
27 November 2011 - The patenting of human embryonic stem cells
Research fellow Dr Michael Morrison considers the ruling by the European Court of Justice on stem cell patents.
01 December 2011 - Questions about drive to diagnose autism
A new study queries the drive to diagnose very young children with autism
