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03 February 2012 - Processes of Life
The latest book by Egenis Director John Dupré is a collection of essays on the philosophy of biology.



19 January 2012 - Prestigious international academics visit the Genomics Forum as Bright Ideas Fellows
A great line up of events for February and March 2012



18 January 2012 - Playing God
On Tuesday 17 January, the BBC Horizon programme focused on synthetic biology



09 January 2012 - Encyclopedia of Applied Ethics Published
Cesagen Director Ruth Chadwick has second edition of the acclaimed Encyclopedia of Applied Ethics published



06 January 2012 - Going global
Sabina Leonelli selected for Global Young Academy



15 December 2011 - Free Open Educational Resources
Now online: intro to technology and innovation policy research



15 December 2011 - Health research, (bio)technology, regulation & values
Read a synthesis of Innogen's work on legal & bioethical regulatory mechanisms, 2005-11



15 December 2011 - Best oral presentation
Geoff Banda delivers at the 4th ANDI conference



15 December 2011 - Getting Creative
Lisa Matthews sparkles as the Genomics Forum’s final Bright Ideas Fellow of 2011



14 December 2011 - The Infamous Brothers Davenport
The Forum's Resident Playwright Peter Arnott is in rehearsals with a new play at the Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh



13 December 2011 - ESRC Collaborative (CASE) Studentship
Innogen invites applications for PhD study



12 December 2011 - Job opportunities at the Genomics Forum
Two exciting vacancies for an Events Manager and Press and Communications Officer.



09 December 2011 - Synthetic meat for thought
Neil Stephens' research on In Vitro Meat is featured in the Scientific American blog



08 December 2011 - Oscar Forero is profiled in the Asia-Pacific Science, Technology and Society Network Newsletter
Oscar talks about his research on benefit sharing, biodiversity and indigenous people's rights.



06 December 2011 - Knowledge Brokers
More than 200 attending the Genomics Forum’s Bridging the Gap Conference on Wednesday 7 December 2011.



06 December 2011 - Speakers echo Innogen findings
Joyce Tait and Jo Chataway blog from the FT Global Pharma & Biotech conference



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



30 November 2011 - Steve Yearley to be new ECRR chairman
Genomics Forum Director, Professor Steve Yearley, has become the new Executive Committee Chairman of the Edinburgh Consortium for Rural Research (ECRR).



29 November 2011 - Shooting Wildlife
Photographers are encouraged to get wildlife in their sights for the EUZOOS-XXI International Biological Art Contest.



24 November 2011 - Successful Translation: From Bench to Brain Art Exhibition
A report on a public engagement arts exhibition showcasing the work of Julia Thomas and Rhys Bevan-Jones during the ESRC Festival of Social Science.



23 November 2011 - Dignity on the wards: improving hospital care for the elderly
Leading figures from nursing, hospital management, policy-making and older people’s groups will discuss the findings of the recent Cardiff University-led Dignity in Practice report.



22 November 2011 - Britain In 2012
Enjoy a bumper number of Genomics Network articles in this annual ESRC publication.



17 November 2011 - Science and the public good
On 21 November the Genomics Forum hosts a joint public discussion event with both The Royal Society of London and Edinburgh.



10 November 2011 - Article receives top accolade
Steve Yearley is the author of Current Sociology's most cited article



03 November 2011 - Expert forum in Geneva
NIPD experts brought together by Egenis at Brocher Foundation



31 October 2011 - Art Exhibition Opens
Translation: From Bench to Brain featuring local artists opens 31st October.



28 October 2011 - Stem cell pioneers discuss breakthroughs
Senior Research Fellow speaks at conference of world-leading stem cell researchers.



20 October 2011 - Bright Ideas on knowledge markets
Iain Gillespie joins the Forum as a Visiting Fellow



19 October 2011 - Argentina and the UK
Bright Ideas Fellow compares regulation on stem cells



13 October 2011 - Dr. Martin O'Neill:"Making social care work within budget’s a hard task"
Cesagen's Dr. Martin O'Neill talks to The Western Mail about his research into social care provision



13 October 2011 - Starring Frankenstein and a cast of vampires!
Check out the Genomics Networks events at the ERSC Festival of Social Science 2011



05 October 2011 - Brian Wynne Set For Battle Of Ideas
Cesagen's Professor Brian Wynne joins the Battle of Ideas Festival line-up



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.



24 September 2011 - Press release: GM food solutions at risk from lobbyists
Joyce Tait's EMBO report draws on a decade of evidence



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.



19 September 2011 - New Research Fellow
Innogen welcomes Dr Isabel Fletcher



19 September 2011 - Exploring the Biotechnology Landscape
Peter Robbins and Farah Huzair examine Central and Eastern Europe in their new book.



19 September 2011 - Improving food and agricultural value chains
Joyce Tait and Joanna Chataway contribute to RAND Europe report



15 September 2011 - Alumnus success
A former Egenis PhD student is returning to Exeter as a fully-fledged academic.



12 September 2011 - James Smith selected for RSE Young Academy of Scotland
New Academy to be launched in November



12 September 2011 - Congratulations to Ann Bruce
Ann awarded 2-year NERC Agri-Food Fellowship



12 September 2011 - GM crops and Food Security POSTnote
Joyce Tait contributes to Parliamentary Office of Science & Technology publication



06 September 2011 - Debating Darwinism
Experts gather at the Linnaen Society to discuss evolution.



31 August 2011 - Men and Monkeys Revisited
Join us for an exciting dramatic lecture from our Resident Playwright



30 August 2011 - Science and Technology Studies (STS) in Food Security at Cesagen
Oscar Forero explores Cesagen's work on food security



26 August 2011 - Keynote Session at Global Biobanking Conference
Cesagen Director Ruth Chadwick to host Global Biobanking keynote session following successful global webinar



15 August 2011 - Festival Blogs Now Live!
Genomics Forum blogs and author interviews direct from the Edinburgh Book Festival now available.



22 August 2011 - International Work on Patents
Cesagen's work on intellectual property and patents in the biosciences is profiled



19 August 2011 - Biosafety systems in Sub-Saharan Africa
Read the newest brief in the Appropriate Governance of Life Sciences series



16 August 2011 - Blood on demand
Summer issue of Science Scotland looks at the generation of red blood cells from embryonic stem cells



12 August 2011 - Getting All Booked Up
The Edinburgh International Book Festival 2011 opens its doors this weekend (13-14 August) and the ESRC Genomics Forum looks forward to staging three highly topical debates.



12 August 2011 - Truth Machine Wins Book Award
Ruth McNally's co-authored text wins prestigious American Sociological Association award



09 August 2011 - Quasi-Religious Arguments in Social Debates About New Technologies
Seminar from our recent Bright Ideas Fellow John H. Evans now available on Forum’s You Tube Channel.



04 August 2011 - 'Splicing mice'; regulating human and animal mixtures
Haddow et al blog in response to the recent Academy of Medical Sciences report



28 July 2011 - Data Flows in Genomic and Environmental Science
Ruth McNally and Adrian Mackenzie deliver a public lecture at the e-Science Institute (e-SI)



27 July 2011 - Sexuality in Salt Lake City
Prof John Dupré took part in a public debate in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.



25 July 2011 - A Perfect Moral Storm
A philosophers take on climate change is reviewed by Genomics Forum Director, Steve Yearley in the current edition of Times Higher Education.



21 July 2011 - The state is crucial to innovation
Mariana Mazzucato says 'The government's economic strategy isn't working'



21 July 2011 - Taking Practical Action to challenge poverty
Congratulations to James Smith, now a trustee and board member of Practical Action



20 July 2011 - "Well-researched and of outstanding quality"
Limits to Governance gets "rich" review



19 July 2011 - Registration open for Geneva meeting
NIPD experts brought together by Egenis at Brocher Foundation



18 July 2011 - CaTalyST Funding Secured
Ruth McNally to lead work package in £1.9m funded project



07 July 2011 - Available now
Interdisciplinary Research Journeys - a practical guidebook



07 July 2011 - Book Review of 'Mao's Great Famine'
Read Genomics Forum Director, Steve Yearley's review of the winner of the BBC Samuel Johnson Prize 2011.



06 July 2011 - Ruth Chadwick to Speak at Global Biobanking Ethics Webinar
Cesagen Director Ruth Chadwick has been invited to partake in a global biobanking ethics webinar alongside Nik Zeps and Bartha Knoppers



06 July 2011 - Student's success
An Egenis PhD student has been awarded funding to continue his reseach at the Université de Genève.



06 July 2011 - Join the debate at the Edinburgh Book Festival
The ESRC Genomics Forum is delighted to be sponsoring a series of panel debates as part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival 2011.



04 July 2011 - Dignity in Practice NHS Report Published
Dr Tadd and colleagues issue a report investigating older people's dignity in acute NHS Trusts



04 July 2011 - The entrepreneurial state
Mariana Mazzucato launches new Demos pamphlet on UK growth policy on 11 July in Parliament



30 June 2011 - New Associate Director Appointment
Cesagen welcomes Maureen McNeil to the role of Associate Director



29 June 2011 - Biofuels boom in Africa
James Smith comments in the Guardian on UK private investment in biofuels



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.



14 June 2011 - Bioethics Journal Ranked Highly in ESF Survey
Cesagen Director Ruth Chadwick's work on Bioethics recognised in ESF survey



08 June 2011 - Richard Twine Wins Academic Book Award
Cesagen's Richard Twine wins prize from ICAS



31 May 2011 - Wellcome Trust Funding Secured for In Vitro Meat Project
Cesagen's Neil Stephens visits the Netherlands for IVM project



25 May 2011 - Call for workshops, panels, papers and posters
Bridging the gap between research, policy and practice: The importance of intermediaries (knowledge brokers) in producing research impact



19 May 2011 - Genetic medalling
Prof John Dupré was one of the speakers at a debate about genetics, race and sport.



18 May 2011 - Cesagen’s Kristrún Gunnarsdóttir Edits Journal Special Issue
Dr. Kristrún Gunnarsdóttir guest edits a special issue of Studies in Ethics, Law and Technology



18 May 2011 - Graeme Laurie elected as Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences
Innogen is delighted that Prof Graeme Laurie has been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences.



18 May 2011 - Climate Change still a `hot’ topic
During May 2011 Genomics Forum Director, Steve Yearley has been participating in a number of climate change related activities.



10 May 2011 - Cesagen to Host China Symposium
Professors Qui Ren-Zong and Zhai Xiomei from China will visit Cardiff for a special, one-off symposium in July 2011



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.



19 April 2011 - Lessons for Interdisciplinarity
Innogen’s recommendations on good practice in achieving successful interdisciplinary research are being immediately implemented by research councils.



19 April 2011 - TARGETed advice on biotech innovation
Alessandro Rosiello and Michele Mastroeni visited Lithuanian policy makers to provide guidance on how to create and support a biotech industry for their TARGET project.



19 April 2011 - Improving Lives, Optimising Resources: recommendations for rare diseases
A new report from Rare Disease UK – ‘Improving Lives, Optimising Resources: A Vision for the UK Rare Disease Strategy’ – offers recommendations for a strategy for rare diseases.



14 April 2011 - Resident Playwright joins the ESRC Genomics Forum
The ESRC Genomics Forum in partnership with the Edinburgh Traverse Theatre is delighted to welcome Peter Arnott as Resident Playwright in a new joint artistic venture.



13 April 2011 - Current biofuel policies are unethical
Current UK and European polices on biofuels encourage unethical practices, says a report by the Nuffield Council on Bioethics launched today by Joyce Tait.



13 April 2011 - Ethical Framework for Biofuels in 'Science'
New article published by Alena Buyx and Joyce Tait based on Nuffield Council on Bioethics' report 'Biofuels: ethical issues'.



31 March 2011 - Most Downloaded in 2010
'Adoption and use of Web 2.0 in scholarly communications' was one of the most downloaded articles in Philosophical Transactions A in 2010.



30 March 2011 - New publication: 'The Future of Pharmaceutical Innovation: New Challenges and Opportunities'
Is the current pharmaceutical R&D model sustainable?



18 March 2011 - Is medical ethics really in the best interest of the patient? Journal of International Medicine out now
The Journal of International Medicine launch their April issue with content derived from the 2010 Uppsala conference



17 March 2011 - SFC fund research into industrially-generated blood
Innogen is one of four Universities working with the Scottish Blood Transfusion Service to generate red blood cells on a large scale.



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.



07 March 2011 - A full hand of new books
The ESRC Genomics Network Genetics and Society Book Series - Five exciting new titles for 2011.



02 March 2011 - Network Stars on Film
Four short videos featuring staff from across the Network.



01 March 2011 - Innogen article one of New Genetics and Society's Top Ten Most Downloaded of 2010
'Not "human" enough to be human but not “animal” enough to be animal - the case of the HFEA, cybrids and xenotransplantation in the UK' by Haddow et al



03 February 2011 - Egenis contribution to biodiversity book
Professors write for new biodiversity resource.



02 February 2011 - Calling all playwrights!
The Genomics Forum is delighted to announce the launch of a new artistic venture.



29 January 2011 - Poetry Winners Announced
Winners of the ESRC Genomics Forum Poetry Competition were announced during a reception held on Saturday 29 January 2011 at the Scottish Poetry Library.



19 January 2011 - Gengage Network Secretary Vacancy - closing date 31 January 2011
Gengage (the Scottish Healthcare Genetics Public Engagement Network) is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the team.



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.



13 January 2011 - Innogen congratulates Alistair Kent on his OBE for services to heathcare
Alistair Kent, the Director of Genetic Alliance UK and Innogen Advisory Board member, has been awarded an OBE for his outstanding contribution to healthcare.



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.



08 November 2010 - Innogen’s twentieth doctor
Congratulations to Lillian Jensen who recently passed her PhD viva and joined an impressive group of 19 others who have done the same at Innogen.



03 November 2010 - New postgrad course: Evolution & Dynamics of Biotechnology
The influence of industry, regulatory authorities and research institutions on life sciences-based sectors.



22 October 2010 - Rampaul Chamba awarded Phil Strong Memorial Prize
The 2010 recipient of the British Sociological Association prize is Innogen PhD student Rampaul Chamba for research in medical sociology.



18 October 2010 - Biofuels and the Globalization of Risk: The Biggest Change in North-South Relationships Since Colonialism?
James Smith examines the uncertainty of investing in biofuels in his new book.



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



09 September 2010 - Dr Richard Twine publishes book
A new book by Cesagen's Dr Richard Twine was published in the UK on the 20th August.



19 August 2010 - Genomics Forum Poetry Competition 2010
The Forum is delighted to announce a brand new writing competition for budding poets in partnership with the Scottish Poetry Library.



16 August 2010 - Forum Director to advise the American Sociological Association
Professor Steve Yearley has been invited to serve as an international adviser to the American Sociological Association's (ASA) ‘Task Force on Sociology and Global Climate Change’ which starts work later this year.



16 August 2010 - Judged by genetics?
The Forum is looking forward to a lively discussion exploring the controversial issue of using DNA testing to determine the nationality of asylum seekers at its 'Judged by Genetics?' event at the Festival of Politics on 17/08/10.



04 August 2010 - Nature After the Genome
A new book exploring contemporary understandings of nature has been co-edited by Sarah Parry of Innogen and Egenis director John Dupré.



02 August 2010 - Promotion for Innogen Co-Director
Professor James Smith has been promoted to Personal Chair in African and Development Studies at the University of Edinburgh.



30 July 2010 - The Use and Relevance of web 2.0 for Researchers Report published
The study enquires into the factors that infuence researchers to adopt and use Web 2.0 tools, and conversely the factors that prevent, constrain or discourage usage.



27 July 2010 - Forum at Edinburgh International Book Festival - ticket update
2 of the Forum's events are now SOLD OUT via the book festival's website but we still have a few complimentary tickets available.



05 July 2010 - Innogen's Perspective on Health Innovation - video clip
Profs Joanna Chataway and Maureen Mackintosh, discuss Innogen's research on health innovation in developing countries.



23 June 2010 - A question of interpretation
An NHS hospital is decoding the genes of individual patients. Dr Susan Kelly discusses the issues.



02 June 2010 - Cesagen Director interviewed on Norwegian popular science radio programme
On a recent visit to Norway, Professor Ruth Chadwick was interviewed on Norwegian radio programme 'Verdt å vite' (“Well worth knowing”).



01 June 2010 - Swiss symposium
A symposium proposed by Egenis researchers has been accepted by the prestigious Brocher Foundation in Geneva.



24 May 2010 - Venter: Artificial living cell will benefit humanity
Ken MacLeod comments on Craig Venter's synthetic cell announcement in the Guardian's 'Comment is Free'.



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.



14 May 2010 - Exploring the $1000 Genome
Cesagen's collaborative public engagement project with the Wales Gene Park and Techniquest, exhibits artwork at BayArts in Cardiff



13 May 2010 - RSE induction for Forum Director
Professor Steve Yearley, Director of the Genomics Forum was formally inducted into the Royal Soceity of Edinburgh last week (03 May 2010).



05 May 2010 - Creative Writing Workshop
Pippa Goldschmidt and Ken Macleod will deliver a creative writing workshop at the annual BSA/ Wellcome Science Communications conferece in London on Tuesday 25 May.



05 May 2010 - Bright Ideas Programme visits announced
The Forum has announced details of its first Bright Ideas Programme visitors.



05 May 2010 - New Research Project: Social Science and Sustainable consumption
Innogen's Dr Sarah Parry will embark on a new 3-year research project as part of the newly funded ESRC/DEFRA/Scottish Government Sustainable Practices Group.



27 April 2010 - Research Integrity publications reach wide audience
Three articles by Dr Daniele Fanelli published in the online journal PloS One have received widespread interest.



12 April 2010 - Data-driven science: why and how?
World-class scientists engage in public debate at Exeter.



12 April 2010 - US Health Reform: not an act of government meddling
Professor Mariana Mazzucato describes how US governments have often been drivers for the creation of new industries and entrepreneurship in health in an article for the Guardian.



25 March 2010 - Climate science a hot topic at Social Session 04
The fourth Social Session on 10 March produced a lively discussion.



16 March 2010 - Cesagen at the British Philosophy of Sport Association Annual Conference
Professor Ruth Chadwick has convened a special panel on 'Sport, enhancement and genomics'



01 March 2010 - Honour for Genomics Forum Director
Steve Yearley, Director of the ESRC Genomics Policy & Research Forum has been named as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE), today (Monday 1 March 2010).



01 March 2010 - Benefits and Risks of Genetically Modified Crops
Prof Joyce Tait joins leading international experts on GM crop risk assessment for a CABI workshop held in Egham in January 2010.



19 February 2010 - £2.5 million funding package for Genomics Forum
The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) has awarded a further £2.58 million to the ESRC Genomics Forum.



10 February 2010 - Peer review under scrutiny
Stem cell scientists have questioned the integrity of the peer review system.



21 January 2010 - 'Designer VRFs' at the Forum
The Genomics Forum is delighted to welcome designers Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg and James King as Visiting Fellows from 2-5 February.



18 January 2010 - The Social Sessions 03: Base Pairs and Couplets
The event on Wednesday 13 January was a great sucess.



13 January 2010 - QUEST: Capturing Lessons for Interdisciplinarity
Congratulations to Catherine Lyall and Ann Bruce who have been awarded £145,732 for a 12 month study of QUEST.



08 December 2009 - Global Forum for Health Research Conference, Cuba, 16 - 20 November 2009
Innogen contributions on innovation and social technologies well received.



04 December 2009 - House of Commons Bio-Engineering Inquiry
Innogen responds to Science and Technology committee inquiry into bio-engineering



- Innogen Review
Innogen Review 2009 now available to download.



24 November 2009 - ESRC Genomics Forum Welcomes DNA Databases Recommendations
The HGC recently published a report on the governance of the UK's National DNA Database.



20 November 2009 - Dr Steve Sturdy discusses forensics with Ian Rankin and Lin Anderson
The second of the Forum's Social Sessions was another interesting night.



19 November 2009 - Public-private partnerships in agricultural research
Egenis Fellow presents case study to key players



18 November 2009 - Call for Conference Abstracts: Is Medical Ethics Really in the Best Interest of the Patient?
Open call for abstracts for the upcoming conference in June 2010.



05 November 2009 - Battle of Ideas
Forum Writer in Residence, Ken MacLeod took part in a panel discussion on the 'designer babies' controversy.



03 November 2009 - GM Dialogue
Cesagen Associate Director to sit on FSA’s advisory panel for forthcoming consumer engagement GM



29 October 2009 - Innogen Fellow takes part in Radio 4 programme
Dr Gill Haddow took part in a BBC Radio Four discussion about the social and cultural influences on organ donation.



05 October 2009 - Synthetic Biology Democs game available to download
New public engagement kits for synthetic biology are available.



01 October 2009 - Improvements to our Publications section
Find EGN publications more easily with our new Sort Tool.



11 September 2009 - Innogen paper wins conference prize



13 August 2009 - Professor Ruth Chadwick to speak at the International Centre for Nursing Ethics
Cesagen's Director will deliver a public lecture ahead of the ICNE's 10th Anniversary conference



15 July 2009 - BBC Radio 4 interviews Jane Calvert



03 July 2009 - Dr Alessandro Rosiello has a new article published



10 June 2009 - Truth Machine Book Review
A book co-authored by Dr Ruth McNally has been reviewed in the Times Higher Education Supplement.



22 May 2009 - ESRC Collaborative Visiting Fellowships
Cesagen Researchers awarded fellowships to establish links between researchers in Latin America and the UK



05 May 2009 - EGN 3rd International Conference
ESRC Genomics Network 3rd International Conference: Mapping the Genomic Era: Measurements and Meanings



06 October 2009 - DNA testing not always properly used, warns expert

Using DNA to determine the nationality of asylum seekers, and how the NHS will cope with patients concerned about results of over the counter genetic tests are just two current controversies that will be considered at a major international conference starting today (Wednesday) in Cardiff.

29 September 2009 - Genetic testing and confidentiality
Hannah Farrimond comments on new guidelines



28 September 2009 - Edinburgh Book Festival - Summaries available
Written summaries of ESRC Genomics Forum sponsored events are now available to download



09 September 2009 - History of Genetics Lecture
Research Fellow Sabina Leonelli lectures at the John Innes Centre.



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.



03 July 2009 - Technology for Development
Dr James Smith, Innogen Director for Developing Country Research, has a new book published.



15 June 2009 - Press release - Stricter controls for direct-to-consumer genetic testing?
Gengage conference on Wednesday 17 June will debate key healthcare and genetics issues



09 June 2009 - Volunteers needed for new study
Participants are being sought for a study on attitudes towards new pre-natal tests.



13 May 2009 - Press Release: Experts debate personal genetic data
Press Information for Public Debate on Thursday 14 May in Cambridge



12 May 2009 - Short Story Competition - Update
We have had over 100 entries to our short story competition.



28 April 2009 - Forum Visiting Research Fellow elected to South African Parliament
Professor Wilmot James to represent the Democratic Alliance.



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.



10 March 2009 - Darwin and the Director
John Dupré gave the closing lecture in the Darwin lectures at Darwin College.



10 March 2009 - UK science policy: who decides?

How do we decide how far science should go? The ESRC Genomics Forum has invited some of the UK’s leading scientists, policy makers, media experts and ethicists to debate this question at a conference in Westminster on Thursday (12/03/09).

04 March 2009 - Press Release - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act: a retrospective
Press information for Westminster conference



06 March 2009 - ESRC Genomics Network celebrates Festival of Social Science

The ESRC Genomics Network (EGN) will be marking the ESRC’s Festival of Social Science (6-15 March 2009), with a UK wide calendar of activities for young people and adults.

04 March 2009 - New book by Research Fellow
A new book about heredity has been co-authored by Egenis Research Fellow Staffan Müller-Wille.



02 March 2009 - Linking Health Innovation and Health Systems
Podcasts available to download



25 February 2009 - The Politics of Plants
Article calls for joined-up thinking on plant research and governance.



23 February 2009 - Get personal to improve heart health
Targeted advice is needed for patients at risk of heart disease.



20 February 2009 - ESRC Genomics Forum collaboration helps to win award

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11 February 2009 - Attitudes to pre-natal testing
Parents ‘avoid pregnancy’ rather than face testing choices, study finds.



05 February 2009 - Sociology, Genomics and Science Fiction
The Genomics Forum's Writer in Residence, Ken MacLeod discusses the relationship between Sociology, Genomics and Science Fiction:



28 January 2009 - Short Story Competition
Are you up to the challenge of writing a short piece of fiction with a genetics-based theme?



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.