Welcome to the website of the ICGEB course:
- First international workshop on the food and environmental safety
assessment of genetically modified animals -
5-9 September 2011,
Rationale:
Genetically
modified animals intended for commercial production are approaching the market.
As a result, international organizations and the national authorities of a
number of countries are developing frameworks for the food and environmental
safety assessment of genetically modified animals.
This
Workshop will review the emerging elements of regulatory frameworks for the
food and environmental safety assessment of genetically modified animals and
related technologies. It is intended primarily for a global exchange among
professionals working for regulatory agencies, biosafety specialists and animal
biotechnology experts. The main objectives of the workshop are disseminating
guidance and experiences, enhancing regulatory cooperation and promoting
capacity building initiatives.
Topics to be covered:
- Technologies for the production of
recombinant-DNA animals and animal clones.
- Developing applications of recombinant-DNA
animals for food and agriculture.
- Environmental safety assessment of
recombinant-DNA animals and animal clones.
- Food safety assessment of recombinant-DNA
animals and animal clones.
- Other non-safety (socioeconomic, legal,
ethical) issues at stake.
- Current capacity building needs.
Important
information:
The workshop will be conducted in English only. A selection process will
be applied on the applications received, taking into account the purpose of the
workshop, as well as the available resources. The workshop itself is free of
charge. In order to apply for participating in the workshop, please send
your participation form by email to
gmanimal2011@minagri.gob.ar
Note: the timeframe for applying to ICGEB or UNU-BIOLAC fellowships is
closed. Applications of participants willing to cover their own personal
(travel, accommodation, meals, etc.) costs will be received up to the week
before the event.
The speaker list includes
regulators and experts from most regions of the world. An international
audience is also secured through the support of sponsor institutions. The
program also includes field visits and debate sessions.
Organizing
Committee
Dr. Moises Burachik, MAGyP
Dr. Giuliano Degrassi, ICGEB
Dr. Juan Carlos Lopez Mussi, ILSI
Sr. José Luis Ramirez, UNU-BIOLAC
Prof. Martín Lema, MAGyP