Free Talk With Dr Amy Gutmann, Chair Of US Presidential Commission For The Study Of Bioethical Issues

Nuffield Council on Bioethics 2015 public lecture:

In conversation with Dr Amy Gutmann
Chair, US Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues

President and Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Professor of Communication, University of Pennsylvania

Hosted by Dr Geoff Watts, science writer, broadcaster and Council member

Dr Gutmann was named Chair of the US Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues by President Barack Obama in 2009. Under Dr Gutmann’s leadership, the Commission has advised the Obama Administration on the ethics of synthetic biology and emerging technologies; protecting research participants; whole genome sequencing; clinical research in children; incidental findings in research, clinical, and consumer settings; and neuroscience research.

A political scientist and philosopher, Dr Gutmann has authored numerous articles, essays and books and continues to teach and write on ethics and public policy, democracy and education.

Registration, tea & coffee from 6pm.
The event begins at 6.30pm, followed by a Q&A with the audience, and a drinks reception.

This event is open to all and free to attend, but please book your place in advance.
Contact Laura Medhurst [email protected] or call +44 (0)207 681 9619