Marchant Presents on Liability in Clinical Genomics at Columbia
Faculty Director Gary Marchant spoke at the Seminar on Ethical, Legal and Social Implications of Genetics last month. He elaborated on the question “Can Liability Improve Clinical Genomics?” One of the major roadblocks to the success of clinical genomics has been identified as the failure of healthcare providers to utilize genomics. Marchant’s presentation critically evaluated […]
Bowman quoted in Phoenix Business Journal on Smart Cities
Diana Bowman was recently quoted in a Phoenix Business Journal article about Smart Cities. The article, “Greater Phoenix Cities Lead the Way,” discusses the implementation of smart city technology and the challenges that could arise. Bowman is quoted discussing the aspects of the smart city evolution and how jurisdiction comes into play. She offers some […]
Faculty Director Gary Marchant to speak on Clinical Genomics at Columbia
Gary Marchant will speak at the Columbia University Center for Science and Society mid-December discussing how liability could possibly improve clinical genomics. Marchant’s presentation will critically evaluate whether medical malpractice liability can improve the appropriate and accurate use of genomics by providers. Check out more about this presentation here.
Phase Two Report on Reducing Fuel Consumption Co-Authored by Marchant Released
The National Academies of Sciences Engineering Medicine released the final report on Reducing Fuel Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles. This report was co-authored by Faculty Director Gary Marchant. Medium and Heavy Duty trucks are a common way of transportation in every sector of the economy, and the report explores the […]
Bowman, Maynard, Tournas and Johnson Release Gene-Editing Article on Slate
Diana Bowman, Andrew Maynard Walter Johnson, and Lucille Tournas co-released an article on gene-edited athletes this week. The article, appearing on Slate, discusses the new technologies that help athletes push boundaries and physical limits. The controversial CRISPR method has been employed to help design future athletes before they are even born. It is believed that […]
Register Now: The Future of Governing the Internet
The Center for Law Science and Innovation will be co-sponsoring an event on Technology in the Public Interest, featuring author Harold Feld. Feld is the Senior Vice President for Public Knowledge, one of the nation’s premier consumer advocacy organizations. Feld wrote The Case for the Digital Platform Act: Breakups, Starfish Problems and Tech Regulation, which […]
Marchant and Stevens to Speak at Biosecurity Workshop
Gary Marchant and Yvonne Stevens are set to speak at a biosecurity workshop in early December. The workshop, held Dec. 5th -6th, aims to foster awareness and create a conversation about the ethical, moral and social implications of biotechnologies and the risk they could bring to the environment, as well as public safety. Topics this […]
Moving Beyond Animals: a Seminar on Non-Animal Research Methods
Amy Shelton of Shamar Advisors and the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine will be hosting an event focusing on non-animal research methods and human-relevant research techniques. Starting January 31, various expert speakers will present on the non-animal research methods used in their specific industry. Due to the advances in 3D and in vitro modeling, there […]
Governing Wicked Problems: Faculty Director Gary Marchant Speaks at Vanderbilt Law Review Symposium
Gary Marchant recently spoke at the Vanderbilt Law Review’s Symposium for Governing Wicked Problems last Friday. Vanderbilt Law Review defines wicked problems as the “opposite of hard but ordinary problems,” problems that can be solved by public and private governance institutions in a finite time period by applying standard techniques. Conventional governance processes fail to […]
Register Now: Autonomous Vehicle Symposium
Take a look into the future of mobility and learn how the Institute for Autonomous Mobility (IAM) is planning to make Arizona a leader in the development and testing of autonomous vehicle technology. This symposium, held November 14th, will highlight the autonomous vehicle sector in Chandler and the businesses who are contributing to its growth. […]