Bringing the Collective Together: Nonhuman Animals, Humans and Practice at the University Who Benefits From Animal Research?
Fabio Rossi, Canada Research Chair in Regenerative Medicine, Medical Genetics, UBC;
Bill Milsom, Zoology, UBC;
Renisa Mawani, Sociology, UBC;
Nelly Auersperg, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, UBC;
Dan Weary, Animal Welfare Program, UBC
This talk will probe the questions of the value for humans of medical research on nonhuman animals, the value for nonhuman animals, and the role of culture and corporate interests in discourses on human disease and security. Each speaker will speak for 15 minutes followed by 30 minutes of discussion.
This academic event hosted by Green College is open to the University community and general public without charge.
For more information, contact gc.events@ubc.ca or visit www.greencollege.ubc.ca Those interested in attending dinner at Green College after the event are asked to purchase a dinner ticket at least by noon the business day before. Contact 604-822-8660 or visit the Green College website at www.greencollege.ubc.ca for further details