Royal Society Te Apārangi is convening a multi-disciplinary panel to consider the potential uses and implications of gene editing in Aotearoa.

Our first two discussion paper were released late 2017 on Healthcare and Pest Control.

A valuable part of this process is receiving critical feedback and we are getting in touch with you as we believe you may wish to provide a contribution to these discussions.

If you are interested in taking part by attending one or both of these workshops, please register to confirm your attendance.

Wellington | Tuesday 13 March
Christchurch | Wednesday 21 March
Auckland | Wednesday 11 April

9:30-11:30am Gene Editing in Healthcare
12:30-2:30pm Gene Editing in Pest Control

We would warmly welcome your participation as we consider the social, ethical, cultural, legal, scientific and economic challenges to New Zealand of gene editing technology.

If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our Expert Advice team