STRATEGIC PLANNING
Genomics: towards a Revolution
UNESCO Future Forum
As part of the partnership forged over several years, UNESCO will organize a Forum within the framework of the International Economic Forum of the Americas/ Conference of Montreal. The 15th edition of the International Economic Forum of the Americas/Conference of Montréal will take place from 8 to 11 June 2009 in Montreal on the theme “Adapting to a New World Order”.
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Genomics are revolutionizing medicine through the development of new medicines and increasingly complex diagnostic tests. This research area is also a catalyst to economic development: as it contributes significantly to the industries of biotechnologies and pharmaceutical research, chemistry, energy, as well as agriculture and forestry. How does genomics facilitate the optimizing of healthcare? What are the most promising industrial applications? How can we reconcile the speedy development of a genomics economy with the principles of governance and ethics? How can genomics help us fight pandemics?
PROGRAMME
Chair:
- Bartha-Maria Knoppers: Full Professor, Law Faculty, Université de Montréal
Moderator:
- Hans d’Orville: Assistant Director-General for Strategic Planning, UNESCO
Speakers:
- Luc Montagnier: President, World Foundation Aids Research and Prevention and 2008 Nobel Prize co-Laureate for Medicine
- G. Steven Burrill: President & CEO, Burrill & Company
- Dr. Jean-Claude Tardif: Director, The Montreal Heart Institute (MHI)
- Dr. Adolfo Martinez-Palomo: Chairperson, International Bioethics Committee, UNESCO
Comments and conclusion:
- Michèle S. Jean: President, Canadian Commission for UNESCO