The Gene Revolution – renowned scientist to present lecture

Oct 27, 2004

A special public lecture by ‘trialblazing’ scientist, Dr Craig Venter, will be held next week and is certain to catch the attention of UOW academics, students and the general community.

Dr Venter is at the cutting edge of the genomics revolution and is one of the 21st century’s leading scientists. He led the successful effort by Celera Genomics to sequence the human genome and he and his researchers also decoded the fruit fly, mouse, rat, dog and mosquito genomes.

Through his not-for-profit institute, Dr Venter is now exploring social and ethical issues in genomics, seeking alternative energy solutions through microbial sources and synthetic biology. He has authored more than 200 research articles and received many honorary degrees and scientific awards.

Dr Venter’s lecture will take his audience through the fascinating and fast-growing field of genomics.

He will highlight the historic sequencing of the human genome and the implications for future understanding of human biology – the incredible similarities between humans and other species at the genetic level and the evolutionary lessons to be gleaned from having the human and multiple other genomes available.

When: Thursday 4 November at 6-7.30pm

Where: University of NSW Science Theatre (carpark via Barker St, Kensington)

Cost: Entry by donation - Adult $5, Concession $2 (children under 12 are admitted free)

For further information: contact Skaidy Gulbis on (02) 9385 7307 or sgulbis@science.unsw.edu.au

-RP