No hands at the Wheel? Genetic Engineering, Gene Drives, and Society with Jennifer Kuzma

We can now genetically engineer mosquitoes so that they won't transmit malaria or dengue. When introduced into the wild, they can work to decrease disease-carrying populations. Is this the future of disease control? Although genetic advances have great potential benefit, biotechnology is moving so fast that governing institutions can¿t keep pace, and we lack the structure to evaluate the ethical, ecological, and policy issues. Jennifer Kuzma will discuss the development of engineered strains of pests that are specifically designed to "drive" their genes into natural and human-modified environments. Join the discussion of this new and under-explored area where advanced biotechnology meets society.