Leading us on a fascinating and instructive tour through one of the most important moments in the history of biology, Dr. DeSalle and Mr. Yudell will address the power and potential of DNA, including the history of the genome, present-day and anticipated future advancements, and the issues involved in this ever-changing area of science.
Unraveling the often-misunderstood mystery of the genome and how it can better our lives, Dr. DeSalle and Mr. Yudell will discuss such controversial and vital topics as:
This event is open to the public. There is a $15.00 Admission ($13.50 for members, students, and seniors).
There will be a question and answer session following the presentation, and books will be available for purchase.
About the Authors:
Rob DeSalle, Ph.D., is Curator in the Division of Invertebrate Zoology and Co-Director of the Molecular Systematics Laboratories at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. He was lead curator for the recent highly successful "The Genomics Revolution" exhibit now on tour throughout the United States. He holds adjunct professorships at Columbia University, New York University, and City University of New York. In addition to his research and teaching, Dr. DeSalle co-authored "The Science of Jurassic Park and the Lost World" and curated the Museum's 1999 landmark exhibition "Epidemic! The World of Infectious Disease."
Michael Yudell is Assistant Professor at Drexel University School of Public Health. He has previously held the position of researcher in th
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Contact: Stacy Smith
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201-748-6364
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
3-Dec-2004