Green Revolution to Gene Revolution - Foods from Modern Biotechnology"

Event name:"Green Revolution to Gene Revolution - Foods from Modern Biotechnology"

Start Date:03 October 2008

Time:12h30 - 14h00

Venue: Exhibition Hall, The UCT Graduate School of Business, Breakwater Campus, Duration:2 hours

The UCT Graduate School of Business in association with Deloitte is proud to present: "Green Revolution to Gene Revolution - Foods from Modern Biotechnology" Presented by American academic, Professor Bruce Chassy, a biochemist at the University of Illinois Professor Chassy’s research focuses on the characterisation and development of methods for the genetic manipulation of microorganisms used in food and dairy fermentations. His research experiences with the development of genetically modified microorganisms that are used in foods led him to an interest in food safety and the safety evaluation of "biotech foods." The presentation is designed to give the balanced facts as to "what they are, and what they are not" and "why they are developed and grown". It includes a brief mention of nutritionally-improved/enhanced crops, including some developments that are in the pipeline. The take-home message: "The science and the care that is being taken in applying it"

website:www.gsb.uct.ac.za