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International Biosafety Seminar Organised by Third World Network in collaboration with the Norwegian Institute of Gene Ecology and the New Zealand Institute of Gene Ecology Sunday, 22 February 2004 (to precede the 1st Meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety) The symposium will highlight some of the latest independent scientific biosafety research, including socio-economic research and case studies, emerging trends in genetic engineering and biological weapons, implications for biosafety regulation, and the new genetics of gene ecology and the fluid genome. The objective is to provide delegates to the COP/MOP1 with critical information for their discussions and negotiations. Speakers include: Professor Terje Traavik, Norwegian Institute of Gene Ecology Dr Jack Heinemann, New Zealand Institute of Gene Ecology Dr Arpad Pusztai (formerly of Rowett Research Institute, Scotland) Dr Susan Bardocz (formerly of Rowett Research Institute, Scotland) Mr. Adolfo Boy, Grupo de Reflexion Rural, Argentina Dr Mae-Wan Ho, Institute of Science in Society, UK Dr Jan van Aken, The Sunshine Project, Germany
Venue: Ballroom, Pan Pacific Hotel, Kuala Lumpur (Adjacent to the Putra World Trade Convention Centre) Time: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm (Lunch and refreshment breaks will be provided)
For more information, please visit our website: www.twnside.org.sg or contact us at twnkl@po.jaring.my or at +603-2300 2585
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