Gene Genies: Gene Editing by Filipino Scientists (Applications in Livestock and Aquaculture)
January 31, 2024| |
ISAAA Inc., in partnership with the Biotechnology Coalition of the Philippines (BCP), will hold the second webinar of the series about gene editing. The second webinar, titled Gene Genies: Gene Editing by Filipino Scientists (Applications in Livestock and Aquaculture), is scheduled on February 26, 2024, at 10:00 AM GMT+8. The pre-registration is now open to all high schools in the Philippines. Each school may submit names of five students and one teacher as participants.
The webinar is focused on raising awareness and appreciation of gene editing among young and aspiring food producers and entrepreneurs all over the country. It aims to cultivate science culture among students and build confidence in pursuing science-related careers. Specifically, this webinar aims to discuss the following topics:
- Current status of gene editing applications in livestock
- Current status of gene editing applications in aquaculture
- Potential impacts of gene editing in Philippines agriculture
Attendance at this event is free of charge. Participants will receive workshop materials provided by ISAAA Inc. To express your interest in attending, kindly fill out this form. The deadline for pre-registration is February 12, 2024.
For inquiries, send an email to meetings@isaaa.org.
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