Trinity Term 2025 - Tuesday Talks/DwD: Week 3 DescriptionTuesday Talks/DwD: Week 3 13 May 2025 18:20-21:00, Reuben Dining Hall
Genetic Screening of Babies- is More Better? Technological advances mean that sequencing a person’s genetic code is quicker and cheaper than ever, promising improved detection and earlier diagnoses. In the UK all newborns are currently screened for 9 treatable conditions but a ‘pilot’ is underway to screen for more than 200. Public discourses around genetics often invoke images of ‘blueprints’ or ‘instruction manuals’ but the predictive power of genetic findings is often weaker than this narrative suggests, and many babies will require years of investigations before their risk can be clarified. In her talk, AL will ask whether attempts to end ‘diagnostic odysseys’ that many babies with rare diseases currently face, might instead lead to ‘predictive odysseys’ for many more. Speaker: Anneke Lucassen
To attend the dinner, you must attend the prior talk. Members (students and fellows) are welcome to invite up to 5 paying guests to this event.
Menu Vegetarian option Chargrilled Halloumi with Garlic Mash and Lemon Roast Tenderstems Meat option Chargrilled Piri Piri Chicken with Garlic Mash and Lemon Roast Tenderstems Dessert Orange Drizzle Cake
2024-25 Prices Reuben Student and Reuben Fellow: Free of charge Guests: £15.00 College Hospitality: Free of charge
Tickets and guest tickets can only be booked by Reuben members, guests must attend the talk with a Reuben member. Full terms and conditions can be found here: please read before booking place at event.
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