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H5N1 Panel Discussion

Campus Conversation: Biomedical Research and National Security

Event Details

Date
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Time
2 p.m.
Location
Town Center, Discovery Building
Description
In this Campus Conversation, we will discuss lessons learned from the H5N1 story that also apply to many types of scientific research. Hear from a distinguished UW-Madison panel including Yoshihiro Kawaoka, discussing his H5N1 influenza research, which prompted recent controversy due to national security concerns; William Mellon, examining policies and regulations for dual use research; Pilar Ossorio, exploring ethical frameworks for analyzing scientific advancement versus public safety.
Cost
Free

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