There is emerging interdisciplinary interest in the biological, societal and political questions inherent
to genetically modified conifers. We are hosting a Forum on Landscapes, Genomics and Transgenic Conifer Forests
for November 17-19 2004 in Durham North Carolina.
Registration fee is $350.
The forum has four themes:
1) Emerging genomics, gene discovery and commercialization
2) Ecological relevance of genomics
3) Land ownership perspective
4) Regulatory perspective
The goals of the Forum are to 1) conduct a science-based dialogue, 2) synthesize innovative
applications for burgeoning conifer genomics information, and 3) identify gaps in the current research framework.
Who should attend:
Policy specialists, research administrators, academicians, governmental agency representatives and leaders
in the nonprofit sector in special-interest organizations.
A shared interest in interaction between ecosystems and forest biotechnology products is the common denominator
for all forum attendees.
Chair and Organizer:
Claire Williams, claire.williams@duke.edu
