Title | IBS Director KIM Jin-Soo of the Center for Genome Editing Speaks at the 2016 Maeil Business Newspaper Economists Club | ||||
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Name | Department of Communications | Registration Date | 2016-05-20 | Hits | 3624 |
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IBS Director KIM Jin-Soo of the Center for Genome Editing Speaks at the 2016 Maeil Business Newspaper Economists ClubKIM Jin-Soo, Director of the IBS Center for Genome Editing delivered his talk on the latest research trends and application developments of genome editing, along with its future prospects at the 2016 Maeil Business Newspaper Economists Club* on May 17.
In his opening remarks, CHANG Dae-whan, chairman of the Maekyung Media Group said, “My recent visit to the Hongneung Science and Technology (S&T) Complex has reminded me of the importance of S&T. Since genome editing is such a revolutionary technology, today’s talk is expected to spark a lot of discussions and enthusiasm.”
Director Kim’s lecture ignited an explosion of questions and discussions. One of the questions asked referred to Korea’s current regulatory system regarding genome editing, especially in light of the U.S. government’s recent approval of genetically engineered apples and salmon for consumption. Kim said: “The U.S. government has kept an open policy toward new technologies so that they take root and develop in the U.S. market,” This, the Korean scientist said, highlights sthe need for discussions on a more open regulatory system in Korea. Regarding Korea’s status in terms of its research capacity in the field of genome editing compared to global laboratories, Director Kim said Korean scientists have demonstrated quality of research and outstanding performance despite a smaller scientific workforce. In line with this, Director Kim has shown great confidence and pride in his research group, saying it is the only laboratory in the world that has been studying genome editing from the 1st to the 3rd generations. * The Maekyung Economists Club was founded by Korea's leading media organization Maekyung Media Group in 1981 as a gathering of about 130 opinion leaders to share and discuss ideas regarding major issues. The members include pervious and current government officials, business leaders, and academic professionals. |
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