The Forum for Genetic Research organizes intermittent discussion sessions (séances de réflexion) on current topics in the field of genetic research. The sessions are directed at decision makers from science, politics, authorities, industry and education, as well as at the interested public.
Gene Drive – eine Technik für die Manipulation wilder Populationen
September 18th 2017, Bern
In collaboration with the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEV)
Misuse of biological research: Do we need to be concerned?
February 3rd 2017, Zürich
Kraut- und Knollenfäule im Kartoffelbau – Neue Lösungen für ein altes Problem
November 30th2016, Bern
Research breakthroughs and social impact - Young scientists debate synthetic biology
February 16th 2016, Lausanne
In collaboration with BIO•FICTION and Life Sciences Switzerland
New plant breeding techniques - potential and challenges (in German)
January 27th 2015, Bern
In collaboration with the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEV) and the Federal Office for Agriculture (FOAG)
Green genetic engineering for sustainable agriculture (in German)
March 27th 2013, Hotel Ador, Bern
In collaboration with the "Platform Biology" and supported by the Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences
From genetic engineering to synthetic biology - new opportunities, new risks? (in German and French)
November 2nd 2010, Bern
In collaboration with the Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences (SATW) and the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEV)