Gene Patents: The Never-Ending Saga
Biotech law expert explores landmark Supreme Court ruling on patenting genetic sequences
Event Details
Date
Monday, October 14, 2013
Time
12 p.m.
Location
Lubar Commons, Room 7200, Law Building
Description
In AMP v. Myriad (No. 12 – 398, June 13, 2013), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that DNA sequences corresponding to those found inside living organisms (including humans) are ineligible for patenting.
Robert Cook Deegan, research professor of public policy at Duke University, will discuss the potential effects of AMP on academic science and the biotech industry. The talk is part of the Morgridge Institute for Research Ethics @ Discovery series.
Robert Cook Deegan, research professor of public policy at Duke University, will discuss the potential effects of AMP on academic science and the biotech industry. The talk is part of the Morgridge Institute for Research Ethics @ Discovery series.
Cost
Free
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