A one-off screening followed by a panel discussion and Q&A, organised by Ethics In Film at the Ethox Centre. This event is supported by Reuben College, the Oxford University Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics and TORCH Medical Humanities, in collaboration with the Ultimate Picture Palace.
Join us for a stimulating evening of sleek, noir-inspired science fiction and a discussion on genome editing, human identity, and the pursuit of perfection.
Panellists include:
- Angeliki Kerasidou (Chair): Angeliki is Associate Professor in Bioethics at the Ethox Centre, University of Oxford and Official Fellow of Reuben College. Her research interests include the ethics of data-driven technologies in global health research and in healthcare.
- Andrew Moeller: Andrew is a historian and Hosted Research Fellow at the Uehiro Oxford Institute. His research interests include the history of human enhancement and its relevant to contemporary debates and discussions.
- Kiri Bloom Walden: Kiri teaches film and cultural studies at the Oxford Department of Lifelong Learning. Her research and teaching interests encompass a wide variety of subjects, including Science Fiction, Horror, Post-2020 European Cinema, Antipodean Cinema, and the Auteur system.
- Hugo Fernandes: Hugo is a Group Leader in the Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics based in the Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery at the University of Oxford. His research interests include understanding the early stages of neuronal dysfunction in Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disorders.
Our Values and Society theme are offering a limited number of free tickets to Reuben students. If you are interested in attending please complete this short form or email events@reuben.ox.ac.uk. Tickets will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
