Event 1 The Gene Didn't Get the Memo

For my first event of DESMA9 class, I attended Dr. Daniel Navon's "The Gene Didn't Get the Memo" presentation. Dr. Navon expands his research about the social studies of science and medicine, relating them to comparative-historical sociology and social theory. He wrote a book that will be published next year called "Mobalizing Mutations", which are the new kinds of people in genetics and patient advocacy, said the introduction for his presentation.

Dr. Daniel Navon preparing for his presentation

Dr. Navon first introduced his concepts using back-up statements and his beliefs through powerpoint slides. He mainly talked about mutations as the main topic, and extend his research into claiming that genetic mutations are difficult to interpret, and what's the solution for this unclearness as our generation is moving forward into an era of genomic, as known as precision medicine.

Dr. Daniel Navon explaining through his PPT slides

The unique part for attending this event is that I get to acknowledge the relationship for both social and science, as seen as a one of the major on campus, Society and Genetics. For the whole hour of presentation, I realized the complexity in the subject of science, by countless experiments and researches, to make sure they get the answer they want. However, coming up with the newer idea especially applied medical treatment, controversies are there within the comments of old-fashioned educated people. For example, Dr. Navon opens up to the audiences for their curiosity in the topics bu letting them ask questions, there are a couple of loop hole questions that the audience ask to proof him wrong, or basically disagreeing with him.

My experience towards this event resulted positively. I learned more about the relation of social and science put together. It is clear that they can compliment each others in a lot of ways, but to perfect the idea, one must truly believe in it and try to lessen the vagueness in topic as much as possible. This presentation definitely provide clarity on how science can emerge with the social development.

Location area

Location: South Campus, La Kretz Garden Pavilion

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