Speaker

Julian Savulescu (UK)

Science & Ethics

Recognised world leader in the field of Practical Ethics and Uehiro Chair in Practical Ethics at the University of Oxford, Professor Julian Savulescu B.MED.SCI.(HONS.), M.B.(HONS.), B.S.(HONS.), M.A., PH.D. FIBIOL is Director of the Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics within the Faculty of Philosophy and Director of the Oxford Centre for Neuroethics and the Institute for Science and Ethics. A leading commentator in the media regarding the ethical issues arising from the creation of the first living cell from synthetic materials, he is author of over 280 publications, has given over 225 international presentations and has won numerous awards for his outstanding achievements.


Events for this Speaker

8
Oct
Start 1:30 pm

IMMORTALITY… REALITY?

SPEAKERS: Fiona Wood, Brad Partridge, Julian Savulescu & Paul Willis (Chair) VENUE: Adelaide Town Hall Auditorium Listen/Download Now   Cambridge researcher Aubrey de Grey believes the first human to live to 150 has already been born, and the first human…

Details

8
Oct
Start 11:30 am

THE CASE FOR PERFECTION

SPEAKER: Julian Savulescu VENUE: Bonython Hall Listen/Download Now   The current possibilities for using genetics and other biotechnologies to enhance human cognitive and physical performance are real and significant. Julian Savulescu, a world leader in the field of practical ethics,…

Details