2016 Breakthrough Prize Symposium, Life Sciences: Genetic Origin and Manipulation of Disease
1:20pm-3pm @ David Brower Center, Goldman Theater
Genetic Origin and Manipulation of Disease
Chair: Peter Walter (UCSF)
Featuring talks by: 1. Jennifer Doudna -- The CRISPR-Cas 9 Genome Engineering Revolution 2. Napoleone Ferrara -- Targeting VEGF for age-related macular degeneration: a case study for reduction in the incidence of blindness 3. Gary Ruvkun -- The Tiny RNA World ...
Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes author/consultant Edward N. Luttwak for a discussion of U.S. global strategy. He analyzes the Iraq debacle highlighting the misperceptions and strategic errors made by the United States in the conflict. He questions the importance of the Middle East and discusses the more important challenges facing the United States.