Titel: Advanced Course on Biotechnology Ethics and Public Perceptions of Biotechnology

Termin: 28.3.2004, 19:00 Uhr, bis 7.4.2004, 14:30 Uhr

Veranstaltungsort:
St. Edmund Hall
Oxford University
Oxford, UK

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http://www.efbpublic.org/site/page.liones.php?pointer=1-2-20-117-1285

Kurzbeschreibung: The course programme is designed to provide the theory and skills necessary for effective interactive communication in biotechnology. The workshop is targeted at PhD students, post-graduates and lecturers in research institutes and companies from throughout Europe and Accession Countries.

After a general introduction on ethics, there will be a debate on ethical aspects in biotechnology, highlighting the reasoning for decisions. In the ethical aspects of biotechnology, examples will include the status of human beings in cloning and genetic diseases, GM food issues, patenting and commercial use of living organisms. Rational decision-making in ethics will be discussed in relation to regulations, patent issues, liability, risk assessment procedures and risk perceptions.

The second part of the course will be dedicated to public perceptions, science communication and company's/organisation’s communication strategies. Various means for public perceptions understanding and analysis, as well as the issues and consequences will be presented. The course programme covers the media culture, its use and how it works, followed by training in writing, public speaking and interview handling. Training in design and execution of a communication strategy will be supported by presentations by experienced managers of companies, institutes and consumer and patients’ organisations.

To celebrate the fifth year anniversary of the course a reunion symposium will be held on Saturday the 3rd of April. Prof. Richard Braun will chair the symposium for former course participants. Speakers include: Prof. Julian Kinderlerer, Prof. Willy de Greef & Dr. Bernard Dixon.

Who should attend?:

The workshop is targeted at PhD students, post-graduates and lecturers in research institutes and companies from throughout Europe and the Accession Countries, working in the field of biotechnology. The course will allow a maximum of 30 participants who are selected by the Board of the course on the bases of their CV and letter of motivation.

Kontakt: Ir. Kim Meulenbroeks
EFB Task Group on Public Perceptions of Biotechnology
EFB Central Office
Oude Delft 60
2611 CD Delft
The Netherlands

Tel.: +31 - 15 - 2 12 78 00
Fax: +31 - 15 - 2 12 71 11

Kim.Meulenbroeks@efbpublic.org

Veranstalter: European Federation of Biotechnology

Schlagworte: Biotechnologie, Genetische Tests/Beratung, Genforschung/-technik, Genomanalyse, Gentherapie, Grüne Gentechnik, Klonierung, Patentierung