Periodic Tables
October 8
5:30 – 6:30 pm
This event is 18+
What is Periodic Tables?
Periodic Tables is an informal science gathering where invited speakers share interesting, relevant science with the general public in an engaging, interactive way.
Is there an admissions fee?
Admission is free, but a donation of $5 or more will help offset the cost of the venue and guest presenters. All ticket sales support the program.
Who does it serve?
18+ Members of the local Triangle community are welcome to attend.
October 8 topic: Gene Editing and GMOs: The history, the future, and our relationship with agriculture.
As the Senior Program Officer in Crops R&D at the Gates Foundation, Dr. Nicholas Bate will share his unique perspective on food and the disparities between high- and low-income countries.
Dr. Nicholas Bate is a Senior Program Officer in the Crops R&D team at the Gates Foundation, managing a portfolio of projects that focus on gene editing to develop solutions for small holder farmers in Sub Saharan Africa and South Asia. Nic began his agricultural research journey as a summer intern with Agriculture Canada, which motivated him to attend graduate school at the University of Guelph. After a postdoctoral fellowship at the Salk Institute, Nic held roles at Agriculture Canada, Pioneer Hi-Bred, and Syngenta, where his Group Leader responsibilities led him to supervise teams in North Carolina, Beijing, and Stein, Switzerland. Most recently, Nic spent 4 years at Pairwise, a gene-editing startup in North Carolina, before joining the foundation.
