What regulatory options are available to promote the responsible handling of sensitive data in the field of human genome research? Which regulatory approaches are best suited to balancing the freedom of research with the data protection rights of those affected? Can scientists contribute to regulation? How can international data exchange be supported ethically and legally? How can the differing regulations across countries be reconciled to enable research while providing a high level of protection for those affected?

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Bartha Maria Knoppers will explore these questions on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at the International Science Forum Heidelberg (Hauptstraße 242, 69117) as part of her lecture titled "Does Policy Grow on Trees? Towards a Code of Conduct."

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Bartha Maria Knoppers served for many years as director of the Centre for Genomics and Policy at the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University in Canada, where she holds the Chair in Law and Medicine. The lecture will be delivered in English. A reception will follow.

If you are interested, please register by September 27, 2023: Registration link

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