How the Biotechnology Revolution will Impact your Business and Your Life 

Dr. J. Craig Venter

The World Business Forum Special Report

Talking Points:

• How advances in basic science research and genomics will impact society in general and the biotechnology industry in particular
• How advances in human genomics research will change the current medical system
• Genomic advances and their impact on health care costs to consumers and providers
• The social and ethical issues around human genomics research
• The burgeoning field of environmental genomics–unlocking the secrets of oceans and other environments
• Synthetic organisms and synthetic genomics:a cost-effective,clean means to produce energy-efficient fuels, textiles,and pharmaceuticals
• The role of intellectual property in basic discoveries

His determination to get Celera decode the human genome faster and more economically than the publicly funded consortium of scientists, created a climate of urgency that accelerated the successful conclusion of what President Bill Clinton called “the most important,most wonderful map ever produced by mankind.???

He earned his Ph.D.in Physiology and Pharmacology from the University of California at San Diego and became a researcher at the National Institutes of Health.While in the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke,he developed a revolutionary new strategy for gene discovery.He has published more than 220 research articles and is among the most frequently cited scientists.

Dr.Venter was named Time Magazine’s Scientist of the Year for 2000. He is also the recipient of numerous honorary degrees and scientific awards including the 2002 Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize,the Takeda Award 2001,and the Commonwealth Award.

Resources:

Carrer opportunities at the Venter Institute and Science Foundation 

J. Craig Venter Institute 

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