7.30 pm Thursday 27 November 2025

What are we doing with DNA? Applying Christian values to a genetic age

Genetic advances are affecting many areas of life. These include embryo selection, genetic modification, DNA databases in health and criminal justice, and direct to consumer DNA testing. These can have great benefits, yet also bring challenges and risks. This lecture will outline how genetic advances are changing our world and look at how the Christian faith has a role in shaping the future.

Chris Wild has a PhD in oncology from Manchester University, was Professor in the School of Medicine, Univ. Leeds, and Director of the International Agency for Research on Cancer, WHO, Lyon from 2009-2018. He has a long-standing interest in how Christian beliefs and values can help our understanding of science and its applications; He has recently written Unravelling DNA: Applying Christian Values to a Genetic Age.

Admission is free
LOCATION
Lecture Theatre 1101
Building 29 (Chemistry)
University of Southampton
SO17 1BJ

Parking in local streets: Hartley Avenue SO17 3QY
Entrance via access road opposite no.16