Informal discussion on "Small and Large Challenges in Engineering the Biosphere"
- đ¤ Speaker: Prof. Andrew Fire (Stanford University School of Medicine) đ Website
- đ Date & Time: Wednesday 15 October 2014, 19:00 - 20:30
- đ Venue: Large Lecture Theatre, Department of Plant Sciences, Downing Site
Abstract
Prof. Andrew Fire will be conversing with the audience on “Small and Large Challenges in Engineering the Biosphere”. This will be an exciting start to Michaelmas and a chance to quiz a Nobel Laureate! Prof. Andrew Fire is professor of pathology and of genetics at the Stanford University School of Medicine and won a Nobel Prize for his work in the discovery of RNA interference.
Free for members, ÂŖ2 for non-members, ÂŖ10 for lifetime membership until 22nd October
UPDATE : The places for the dinner with Prof. Fire have been all filled up.
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Prof. Andrew Fire (Stanford University School of Medicine) 
Wednesday 15 October 2014, 19:00-20:30