Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
CRISPER Applications for Real-World Solutions
Speaker
Professor Ethan Bier
Coordinator
Jerry Kent
This lecture will focus on the application of tools
developed during the CRISPR revolution. We’ll
learn about gene drives and applications of CRISPR
technology to genome engineering. Real-world
applications such as combatting insect-borne
diseases, reversing insecticide resistance and
scrubbing antibiotic resistance from bacteria
will be discussed. We will also consider ethical
issues surrounding novel transformative biological
technologies such as CRISPR and its applications to
active genetics.
developed during the CRISPR revolution. We’ll
learn about gene drives and applications of CRISPR
technology to genome engineering. Real-world
applications such as combatting insect-borne
diseases, reversing insecticide resistance and
scrubbing antibiotic resistance from bacteria
will be discussed. We will also consider ethical
issues surrounding novel transformative biological
technologies such as CRISPR and its applications to
active genetics.
Speaker Bio
Presenter: Ethan Bier is a distinguished professor in
the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology
at UC San Diego. He uses genetic strategies to
study evolution and development. Most recently,
his lab developed active genetic systems that
bypass the standard rules of Mendelian genetics.
He graduated from UC San Diego with degrees in
biology and mathematics and received his Ph.D.
from Harvard Medical School.
the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology
at UC San Diego. He uses genetic strategies to
study evolution and development. Most recently,
his lab developed active genetic systems that
bypass the standard rules of Mendelian genetics.
He graduated from UC San Diego with degrees in
biology and mathematics and received his Ph.D.
from Harvard Medical School.
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