Designing animals: The science and ethics of gene-editing

About the event

The U.N. estimates that total agricultural output needs to increase by 60% in the next century to meet growing demand. Can animal genome-editing help? What are the ethical considerations?

The experts speaking at this event include, Jon Oatley, director of the Center for Reproductive Biology at WSU, Paul Thompson, W.K. Kellogg Chair in Agricultural Food and Community Ethics at Michigan State University and Samantha Noll, WSU School of Politics, Philosophy, and Public Affairs – Moderator

Co-sponsored with the School of Politics, Philosophy, and Public Affairs at WSU.

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