Your DNA can now be customised — should we legalise it?
We are living in an exciting era of science that is expanding the boundaries of what was once thought possible in healthcare. Scientists can now make precise changes to human genomes, transforming how we treat and prevent disease. As these treatments move closer to practice, a critical question emerges: how do we protect patients while enabling innovation?
Dr Christopher Rudge examines whether Australia’s legal frameworks are equipped for the medical technologies of tomorrow, and how patients can be protected when scientific progress moves faster than the laws designed to govern it.
Bio
Dr Christopher Rudge is the Deputy Director of Sydney Health Law at Sydney Law School, where he lectures in health and welfare law. His research focuses on how regulatory systems fail people — and how they can be reformed as technology reshapes what it means to be human. He has published widely on therapeutic goods regulation, the governance of human experimentation, health practitioner regulation, and social security law, and has contributed to public debate on health law issues through more than 55 broadcast appearances and 90 press citations since 2022. His research has been cited in the Australian Senate and by the Australian Human Rights Commission.
Event
Thursday 7 May, 6:00 – 7:15 PM @New Britannia, 103 Cleveland St, Darlington NSW 2008
The other talk at this location is What is nocturnal design and why does it matter? at 8:00 – 8:45 PM
Good to Know
Seating:
This event is designed for a mix of both seated and standing audiences. Seating is non-allocated, please arrive early if required.
Accessibility:
New Britannia is located on the ground floor with ramp access available. Please note their restroom is not wheelchair accessible.
