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"Gene Patents: Real Evidence of Real Problems?"

Presented by:    
Timothy Caulfield, LL.M.
Research Director, Health Law Institute, University of Alberta

Abstract:      
Despite being common practice for decades, the idea of patenting human genes continues to stir controversy.  The more the general public learn about biotechnology patents, the less they like them.  Is this skepticism justified?  What are the social issues associated with human gene patents and is there evidence to support the concerns?  In this discussion, Timothy Caulfield will explore the several of the most commonly stated concerns associated with gene patents.

Date:  
Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Time:  
12:00 noon (30 minute presentation followed by questions)

Location:
Faculty Club
11435 Saskatchewan Drive
Edmonton, Alberta
(parking available for $2 over lunch hour in V Lot at the corner of Saskatchewan Drive and 116 Street)

Cost: 
Members and Students $20.00 per person
Non-members $25.00 per person

Background:
Timothy Caulfield has been Research Director of the Health Law Institute at the University of Alberta, since 1993.  His research has focused on two general areas: biotechnology, ethics and the law; and the legal implications of health care reform in Canada.  He has published well over 120 academic articles and book chapters and often writes for the popular press.  He is currently the principle investigator for several large interdisciplinary initiatives, including projects funding by the Stem Cell Network, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and Genome Canada.  He is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Science and, in 2007, he was elected to the Royal Society of Canada.

RSVP:
To Marla Mauricio by noon on Monday, September 10, 2007 at mauricio@arc.ab.ca
Please note that an invoice will be sent to those who confirm but do not attend.