Future Perspectives: Societal Dimensions of Breakthroughs

Breakthrough Day speaker Anastasia Khvorova explores the societal and ethical considerations of her research—now and in the future—in this open-stage dialogue. She is developing groundbreaking RNA-based drugs that precisely regulate gene expression, a major step forward for treating diseases such as neurodegenerative disorders and genetic defects. In an engaging, moderated discussion, audience members will have the opportunity to address aspirations and concerns surrounding future implications of this scientific discovery.