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BioNews maintains comprehensive listings of forthcoming events on genetics, assisted conception, embryo/stem cell research and related areas. These are arranged in chronological order below, and can also be browsed via an alphabetical list of all event organisers.
Forthcoming events organised by the charity that publishes BioNews, the Progress Educational Trust (PET), include Marked for Life: Are Genetic Markers Helpful in Understanding Psychological Disorders?.
If you're organising or know of a relevant event, and it isn't included below, then please email details to Webmaster Sandy Starr at and he'll endeavour to add it to our listings.
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| A Question of Taste: Using Polymerase Chain Reaction to Investigate Human Evolution |
| 20 September 2009 10am-3pm Nowgen Centre, 29 Grafton Street, Manchester M13 9WU, UK |
| A one-day practical workshop for post-16 students, running from September 2009 to July 2010...[Read More] |
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| Identity: Eight Rooms, Nine Lives |
| 26 November 2009 10am-6pm (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays); 10am-10pm (Thursdays); 11am-6pm (Sundays); 12midday-6pm (public holidays) Wellcome Collection, 183 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE, UK |
| An exhibition running from November 2009 to April 2010 as part of the Wellcome Trust's Identity Project...[Read More] |
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| Alström Syndrome Multidisciplinary Adult Clinic |
| 11 March 2010 Victoria Hotel, Belgrave Road, Torquay TQ 3BR, UK |
| A special clinic for adults with Alström Syndrome...[Read More] |
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| Introduction to News Media |
| 12 March 2010 1pm-5pm Old College, University of Edinburgh, South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL, UK |
| A course introducing scientists and engineers with little or no media experience to the workings of the news media...[Read More] |
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| Non-Invasive Prenatal Genetic Testing: A Moral Maze? |
| 16 March 2010 7pm-8.45pm Music Room, Exeter Central Library, Castle Street, Exeter EX4 3PQ, UK |
| An event addressing non-invasive prenatal diagnosis...[Read More] |
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| The Battle for Politics |
| 20 March 2010 9.45am-6pm Goodenough College, Mecklenburgh Square, London WC1N 2AB, UK |
| A pre-election public summit incorporating a debate about the merits of evidence-based policy...[Read More] |
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| Basic Practical Skills in Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
| 22 March 2010 Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 27 Sussex Place, Regent's Park, London NW1 4RG, UK |
| A course introducing trainee obstetricians and gynaecologists to safe surgical techniques and obstetric clinical skills...[Read More] |
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| Debating Matters Regional Final |
| 26 March 2010 9.30am-5.30pm Cancer Research UK Cambridge Research Institute, Li Ka Shing Centre, Robinson Way, Cambridge CB2 0RE, UK |
| The East Regional Final of the Debating Matters sixth-form debating competition...[Read More] |
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| Playing God? |
| 26 March 2010 5.45pm Brabourne Lecture Theatre, Keynes College, University Of Kent, Canterbury CT2 7UG, UK |
| A public debate addressing new genetic technologies and concerns over 'designer babies'...[Read More] |
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| The Great Ideas of Biology |
| 26 March 2010 8pm-9.15pm Royal Institution of Great Britain, 21 Albemarle Street, London W1S 4BS, UK |
| A discussion introduced by the Nobel Laureate Professor Paul Nurse...[Read More] |
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| British Society for Gene Therapy Annual Conference |
| 29 March 2010 Royal Holloway University of London, Egham, Surrey TW20 0EX, UK |
| The 7th Annual Conference of the British Society for Gene Therapy...[Read More] |
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| Journeys in the Genetic Jungle |
| 29 March 2010 9.30am-3.30pm Royal Holloway University of London, Egham, Surrey TW20 0EX, UK |
| An event addressing gene and cell therapy research and its impact on society...[Read More] |
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| Preparation for Donor Conception Parenthood |
| 12 April 2010 10am-4pm London, UK |
| A workshop for those contemplating use of egg, sperm or embryo donation or currently having treatment...[Read More] |
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| Debating Matters Regional Final |
| 20 April 2010 9.30am-5.30pm National Theatre Studio, 83-101 The Cut, London SE1 8LL, UK |
| The London and South Regional Final of the Debating Matters sixth-form debating competition...[Read More] |
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| Controversies in Cryopreservation of Stem Cells, Reproductive Cells, Tissues and Organs |
| 22 April 2010 València, Spain |
| The 1st International Congress on Controversies in Cryopreservation of Stem Cells, Reproductive Cells, Tissue and Organs...[Read More] |
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| Preparation for Donor Conception Parenthood |
| 24 April 2010 10am-6pm London, UK |
| A workshop for lesbians/single women contemplating use of egg, sperm or embryo donation or currently having treatment...[Read More] |
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| Basic Practical Skills in Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
| 17 May 2010 Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 27 Sussex Place, Regent's Park, London NW1 4RG, UK |
| A course introducing trainee obstetricians and gynaecologists to safe surgical techniques and obstetric clinical skills...[Read More] |
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| Culture, Communication, Contraception |
| 19 May 2010 World Forum Convention Centre, Churchillplein 10, 2517 JW The Hague, Netherlands |
| The 11th Congress of the European Society of Contraception and Reproductive Health...[Read More] |
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| Audiences for Engagement |
| 24 May 2010 Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9AG, UK |
| The annual Science Communication Conference of the British Science Association and the Wellcome Trust...[Read More] |
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| Giving Patients a Voice |
| 08 June 2010 10am-4.15pm Clifford Chance, 10 Upper Bank Street, London E14 5JJ, UK |
| The Annual Conference of the Genetic Interest Group...[Read More] |
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