Biology instructor Dr. Warren Coffeen talks on CRISPR Cas 9 gene editing Dec. 1, Noon-1 p.m.

Warren Coffeen, PhD

Biology instructor Warren Coffeen, PhD, will give a talk on the new field of CRISPR Cas9 gene editing Friday, December 1 from Noon to 1 p.m.  at Linn-Benton Community College’s Forum lecture hall, room F-104, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany.

Coffeen will speak on gene editing and its implications in the areas of agriculture, medicine, genetics, embryo modification and organ donation, and other potential applications. 

This event is free and open to the public. For special needs and accommodations, call 541‑917‑4789 or Oregon Relay TDD at 1‑800‑735‑2900 at least 72 hours in advance of this event.

Direct questions about or requests for special needs to the LBCC Disability Coordinator, RCH-105, 6500 Pacific Blvd SW, Albany, Oregon 97321, Phone 541-917-4789 or via Oregon Telecommunications Relay TTD at 1-800-735- 2900 or 1-800-735-1232. Make sign language interpreting or real-time transcribing requests 2-4 weeks in advance. Make all other requests at least 72 hours prior to the event. LBCC will make every effort to honor requests. LBCC is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

LBCC prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, ethnicity, use of native language, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. For further information see Board Policy P1015 in our Board Policies and Administrative Rules . Title II, IX, & Section 504:Scott Rolen, CC-108, 541-917-4425;Lynne Cox, T-107B, 541-917-4806, LBCC, Albany, Oregon. To report:linnbenton-advocate.symplicity.com/public_report