# 10/19/17: Gene Editing Discussion Series, "Part II: History of Gene Editing" with Jon Beckwith October 16, 2017 ![Beckwith](/sites/g/files/omnuum9646/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/sciencepolicy/files/beckwith360.jpg?itok=RLczNv4D) The Harvard GSAS Science Policy Group is pleased to host a student-faculty chat called "Ethics, History & Policy Implications of Gene Editing, Part II: How lessons from the past can guide the future of human genome editing". WHEN: Thursday October 19th at from 3:00-4:00pm WHERE: Dudley House (Lehman Hall) Fireside Room, Harvard Cambridge Campus Limited to the first 20 students, sign-up here: Jon Beckwith is a scientific activist and a microbiologist/geneticist at Harvard Medical school. He has made important discoveries in bacterial genetics and in 1969 led the isolation of the first gene from a bacterial chromosome. As a scientific activist, he speaks about the social implications of science, including service on the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications committee of the Human Genome Project. He has been personally committed to activist causes and was an early member of Science for the People, working to end scientific oppression. He gained prominence for arguing loudly against the test of XYY chromosomes in boys, and broadening the discussion on the ethical implications of widespread genetic testing. He is the author of "Making Genes, Making Waves," a memoir of his scientific discoveries and commitment to social responsibility. See more at: Coffee and snacks will be served Contact Maddy Jennewein () with any questions Share on:- [ Facebook ](#) - [ Twitter ](#) - [ Linkedin ](#)