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SUMMARY:Genome Editing in Germany and Korea
DESCRIPTION:Modern molecular techniques, often referred to as “genome editi
 ng”, are currently revolutionizing molecular biology research. Technologies
  such as CRISPR-Cas9 allow for surprisingly simple, controlled gene modific
 ations that are more efficient than the previously available methods. This 
 opens up a new scope for molecular biological basic research, particularly 
 into organisms that were not previously accessible for molecular genetic pu
 rposes, and for elucidating poorly understood gene functions.  It also allo
 ws for far-reaching applications, from new options for plant breeding and b
 iotechnology to somatic gene therapy for human genetic diseases. Focused ba
 sic research is still necessary. At the same time, a safe and responsible a
 pplication of genome editing should be ensured respecting the needs of huma
 nity and the environment. Renowned scientists from Germany and South Korea 
 will address current trends in these fields of research and discuss possibl
 e options for future scientific cooperation. Keynotes will be delivered by 
 Prof. Dr. Jin-Soo Kim, Seoul, and Prof. Dr. Emmanuelle Charpentier, Berlin.
  Dr. Kim will give the morning keynote on Monday, 19 September on “CRISPR R
 NA-guided genome editing in human stem cells, animals, and plants”. Leopold
 ina member Dr. Charpentier will give the evening keynote on Monday, 19 Sept
 ember on “CRISPR-CAS9: a game changer in genome engineering: origins and ov
 erview”.\n\nKAST and Leopoldina\n\nIn May 2012, the German National Academy
  of Sciences Leopoldina and the Korean Academy of Science and Technology (K
 AST) signed a Memorandum of Understanding, thus highlighting their strategi
 c partnership. Within the framework of this cooperation agreement, high-pro
 file joint symposia on topics of global relevance are organized on a regula
 r basis.\n\nImage: Sisters of Design – Anja Krämer & Claudia Dölling GbR \n
 \nRegistration\n\nRegistration is closed.\n\nVenues\n\nThe symposium and th
 e morning keynote will be held at the Tagungs- und Kongresszentrum Reinhard
 tstraßenhöfe, Reinhardtstraße 14, 10117 Berlin, Germany. The evening keynot
 e will be held at the Landesvertretung Sachsen-Anhalt (State Representation
  Saxony-Anhalt), Sachsen-Anhalt-Saal, Luisenstraße 18, 10117 Berlin, German
 y.\n\nContact\n\nDr. Ruth NarmannDeputy Head International Relations Depart
 mentTel.: +49 (0)345 - 47 239 - 835email: ruth.narmann@leopoldina.org
LOCATION:Berlin, Germany
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