Critical to the contemporary human genetic experimentation agenda is human gene therapy, that is, inserting alien DNA into a patient's body to achieve a therapeutic effect. Donald Kohn provides an assessment of the compelling human dimensions associated with medical interventions to save children's lives by manipulating genetic parameters and how these concerns differ between pediatric and adult patients. He will also discuss the manner in which the federal government regulates this research, its strengths, and weaknesses.

Hosted by: Department of Political Science, Robinson-Carmen CRI Initiative

In conjunction with: College of Medicine at Urbana-Champaign, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Department of Entomology, School of Integrative Biology, School of Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Illinois Foundation, University Office for Development