She was the Visiting Scholar at the University of Massachusetts and was awarded as Social Justice Policy Practitioner to the Five Colleges at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. She was also awarded an Academic in Residence at the University of Austin Texas, 20173).
She has been invited to speak at the Harvard University, Boston University Schools of Public Health, MIT, UMASS, Stanford Univ, Univ of Austin Texas in the US; the London School of Economics and the University of Edinburgh in the UK; and Charite Medical College, Berlin and Goettingen University, Global Labour University in Germany. (2011, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2019) also at the UN, WHO and PMAC.
Currently, she is the Advisory for the British Medical Journal (BMJ) patients panel and the coordinator of the Health for All campaign for PHM which is on a voluntary basis.
Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Israel
Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Israel
Professor Levy-Lahad's clinical laboratory includes a large pre-implantation diagnosis service and cancer genetics diagnostics. Her research focuses on population genetics of breast/ovarian cancer and on the genetic basis of rare diseases. Her work on population genetics of breast cancer has led to the recent adoption of population screening for BRCA among Ashkenazi Jews in Israel.
Professor Levy-Lahad is also active in bioethical aspects of genetic research. She was co-Chair of Israel's National Bioethics Council and was a member of the USA National Academy of Sciences Committee on gene editing. In 2018 she was awarded Israel’s EMET Prize in Life Sciences. She currently serves as Vice President of the Israel National Academy for Science in Medicine.
University of Oxford, UK
University of Oxford, UK
University of California, Davis
University of California, Davis
Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Haoyi Wang PhD leads a research group in the State Key Laboratory of Stem Cell and Reproductive Biology at the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Zoology. The Wang laboratory focuses on developing novel technologies to achieve efficient and specific genome engineering and applying them to study the function of genes and establish novel therapeutic methods. His laboratory has developed a zygote electroporation of nuclease method to generate genetically modified mouse models with high throughput and efficiency, the Casilio method to regulate gene transcription, and a method to generate CAR-T cells with multiplex gene editing. Dr Wang previously worked on the development of a variety of genome engineering technologies, including a transposon-based “calling card” method for determining the genome-wide binding locations of transcription factors, TALEN-mediated genome editing in human pluripotent stem cells and mice, CRISPR-mediated multiplexed genome editing in mice, and CRISPR-mediated gene activation in human cells. Dr Wang received his PhD from Washington University in St Louis.
11:00-11:20 | University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Los Angeles |
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11:20-12:05 | Kyushu University, Japan Kyushu University, Japan through his career: 1994-1996, MS course of Meiji University; 1996-2002, an assistant professor in Tokyo University of Science; 2002-2005, a staff researcher in Osaka Medical Center (Ph.D. 2004); 2005-2009, post-doctoral fellow in the Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge; 2009-2014, associate professor in Kyoto University; and 2014-2021 a full professor in Kyushu University. From 2021, He has been in the current position in Osaka University.University of Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh Kyoto University Kyoto University Saitou aims to promote advanced human biology that develops these studies, to identify the characteristics and evolutionary mechanisms of humans and primates, and to lay out new possibilities in medical science. |
12:05-12:40 | University of California, Los Angeles University of California, Los Angeles University of Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh Kyushu University, Japan Kyushu University, Japan through his career: 1994-1996, MS course of Meiji University; 1996-2002, an assistant professor in Tokyo University of Science; 2002-2005, a staff researcher in Osaka Medical Center (Ph.D. 2004); 2005-2009, post-doctoral fellow in the Gurdon Institute, University of Cambridge; 2009-2014, associate professor in Kyoto University; and 2014-2021 a full professor in Kyushu University. From 2021, He has been in the current position in Osaka University.Kyoto University Kyoto University Saitou aims to promote advanced human biology that develops these studies, to identify the characteristics and evolutionary mechanisms of humans and primates, and to lay out new possibilities in medical science. |
13:40-14:00 | Columbia University Irving Medical Center Columbia University Irving Medical Center |
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14:00-14:20 | Oregon Health and Science University Oregon Health and Science University Another research topic in his laboratory is investigating novel germ line gene therapy approaches that would allow repairing gene defects in gametes or early preimplantation embryos and thus prevent passage of thousands of heritable genetic disorders from parents to their children. Dr. Mitalipov’s laboratory is exploring applications of gene editing and gene replacement strategies in preclinical and clinical studies demonstrating feasibility, efficacy and long-term safety of these approaches. As part of other ongoing germ line gene therapy projects, his laboratory pioneered the concept of mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT) to prevent the transmission of pathogenic mtDNA mutations from mothers to their children. This work has been initially developed and tested in a nonhuman primate model and more recently extended to clinical trials that resulted in birth of healthy children. |
14:20-15:00 | Francis Crick Institute & University of Cambridge Francis Crick Institute & University of Cambridge |
15:00-15:20 | State Key Laboratory of Primate Biomedical Research & Kunming University of Science and Technology State Key Laboratory of Primate Biomedical Research & Kunming University of Science and Technology |
15:20-15:40 | Columbia University Irving Medical Center Columbia University Irving Medical Center Oregon Health and Science University Oregon Health and Science University Another research topic in his laboratory is investigating novel germ line gene therapy approaches that would allow repairing gene defects in gametes or early preimplantation embryos and thus prevent passage of thousands of heritable genetic disorders from parents to their children. Dr. Mitalipov’s laboratory is exploring applications of gene editing and gene replacement strategies in preclinical and clinical studies demonstrating feasibility, efficacy and long-term safety of these approaches. As part of other ongoing germ line gene therapy projects, his laboratory pioneered the concept of mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT) to prevent the transmission of pathogenic mtDNA mutations from mothers to their children. This work has been initially developed and tested in a nonhuman primate model and more recently extended to clinical trials that resulted in birth of healthy children. Francis Crick Institute & University of Cambridge Francis Crick Institute & University of Cambridge State Key Laboratory of Primate Biomedical Research & Kunming University of Science and Technology State Key Laboratory of Primate Biomedical Research & Kunming University of Science and Technology |
University of Waikato, Aotearoa New Zealand
Māui Hudson affiliates to the Whakatōhea Nation in Aotearoa New Zealand and is a member of the Whakatohea Maori Trust Board. He is an Associate Professor and Director of Te Kotahi Research Institute at the University of Waikato. He is a founding member of Te Mana Raraunga Maori Data Sovereignty Network and Global Indigenous Data Alliance, and is a co-author of the CARE Principles for Indigenous Data Governance and the Te Mata Ira Guidelines for Genomic Research with Maori.
16:10-17:00 | University of California, Irvine University of California, Irvine National Autonomous University of Mexico National Autonomous University of Mexico She is a member of Mexican Society for Stem Cell Research since 2016. From November 2019, she is a member of the Ethics Board of the National Council of Health in Mexico. From January 2019, she is a member of the University Ethics Committee of the National Autonomous University of Mexico. She is a member of Hinxton International Group. From 2028-2022 she was member of the Board of Directors of the International Association of Bioethics. In December 2008 she was recognised as the Young Academic Talent of the Year, an award granted by the Nayarit Government in Mexico. In 2010, she was awarded the UNAM-Alfonso Caso silver medal for outstanding achievement, as the best postgraduate student of the 2008 class in social sciences. In 2019 she obtained the medal of women excellence in science at UNAM, Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, and in 2020 she was granted with the price National University for Youth Scientists in Social Sciences at UNAM. Chinese Academy of Sciences Chinese Academy of Sciences |
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The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition is the world's oldest international writing competition for schools, proudly delivered by the Royal Commonwealth Society since 1883. Find out more about the competition and how to enter. ... In 2023 we were delighted to receive a record-breaking 34,924 entries, with winners from India and Malaysia. ...
The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition (QCEC) is the world's oldest international schools' writing contest, established by the Society in 1883. With thousands of young people taking part each year, it is an important way to recognise achievement, elevate youth voices and develop key skills through creative writing. Each year, entrants write on a theme that explores the Commonwealth's ...
The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition (QCEC) is the world's oldest international schools' writing contest, established by the Society in 1883. With thousands of young people taking part each year, it is an important way to recognise achievement, elevate youth voices and develop key skills through creative writing.
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Published 16 November 2023. The Queen has celebrated 140 years of The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Prize with winners, supporters and a host of well-known writers at Buckingham Palace. The competition was founded during Queen Victoria's reign, and since then, it has given young people aged 11 to 17 opportunities to express themselves on the ...
QCEC 2023 Winners' Announcement. ... Royal Commonwealth Society. 1.6K. Royal Commonwealth Society. 773. Royal Commonwealth Society. 2.2K. Royal Commonwealth Society. 1.5K. Related Videos. 0:06. The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition 2024 is now closed, and the judging process is underway! Thank you to everyone that entered and good luck ...
Saturday, 21 October 2023, 4:48 pm Press Release: Royal Commonwealth Society 2023 has been a fantastic year for The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition (QCEC).
The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition is the world's oldest schools' international writing competition, managed by The Royal Commonwealth Society since 1883. Every year, it offers all Commonwealth youth aged 18 and under the opportunity to express their hopes for the future, opinions of the present, and thoughts on the past through ...
We are delighted to share that the 2023 Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition is open to entries for writers aged under 18, who are nationals or residents of all Commonwealth countries and territories, as well as residents of Hong Kong, Ireland, and Zimbabwe.. The competition asks entrants to explore the power young people hold within the global community and consider how this power can be ...
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The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition 2023 asks entrants to explore the power young people hold within the global community and consider how this power can be harnessed to make a meaningful impact in the world. ... The Royal Commonwealth Society is building a new online platform that will be much easier to use and accessible on all ...
Senior Winner: Annika Turon-Semmens, 16, Australia. Senior Runner-up: Hiya Chowdhury, 15, India. Junior Winner: Ariadna Sullivan, 13, Canada. Junior Runner-up: Ry Galloway, 10, United Kingdom. The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition was founded in 1883 and is the world's oldest international schools' writing contest.
Topics for The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition 2024 can be read online or downloaded. How do I know if my entry was successfully submitted? ... Royal Commonwealth Society is a registered charity in England and Wales (226748), incorporated by Royal Charter. Registered office: ...
The Royal Commonwealth Society yesterday announced that the prestigious Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition is now open for entries until 30 June 2023. The Queen's Commonwealth Essay ...
The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition 2023 asks entrants to explore the power young people hold within the global community and consider how this power can be harnessed to make a meaningful impact in the world. The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition 2023 is now open for entries until 30 June 2023. See here for T&C's and how to ...
ISLAMABAD: The Royal Commonwealth Society has announced the opening of entries for the prestigious Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition until 30 June 2023. Every year, thousands of young ...
Oct 19: Elma Tabassum, a student of Class XII of the Senior Campus Uttara and Wasiq Ahnaf Chowdhury, a student of Class X from the Mirpur Campus, won Silver awards for her exceptional performance in The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition 2023 organized by the Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS).
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06 - 08 March 2023 08:30 - 18:00 Online. The Third International Summit on Human Genome Editing took place on 6-8 March 2023 at the Francis Crick Institute, London UK. Building on previous events held in Washington, DC (2015) and Hong Kong (2018), the London meeting continued the global dialogue on somatic and germline human genome editing.
The Queen's Commonwealth Essay Competition (QCEC) is the world's oldest international writing competition for schools and has been delivered by the Royal Commonwealth Society since 1883. It has been delivered in Her Majesty The Queen's name since 2015, in recognition of Her Late Majesty The Queen's selfless commitment to the Commonwealth ...
Published 28 September 2023. 500 Words - the BBC's annual writing competition for children - launched this year's search for creative storytellers aged five to 11 with a message from The Queen herself. Her Majesty, who is i nvolved in a number of literacy initiatives, as well as promoting a love of reading through her Reading Room charity, sent ...
The Royal Commonwealth Society (RCS) is a network of individuals and organisations committed to improving the lives and prospects of Commonwealth citizens across the world. Through youth empowerment, education and high-level advocacy, the Society champions the importance of literacy, equality and inclusion, the environment and connected communities across the Commonwealth's 54 member nations.