Author
Rossman, Amy |
Submitted to: Environmental Conservation
Publication Type: Other Publication Acceptance Date: 7/20/1996 Publication Date: N/A Citation: N/A Interpretive Summary: The 1996 Beltsville Symposium on "Global Genetic Resources: Access, Ownership and Intellectual Property Rights" was held May 19-22, 1996 in Beltsville, Maryland. The purpose of the meeting was to explore issues related to ownership of and access to genetic resources and biological specimens. Laws are being considered in countries throughout the world that would severely restrict access to these research resources. Their implementation would affect the ability of scientists to do their job of providing knowledge to benefit the people of the world. A program of 26 international and national speakers was designed to alert participants to the issues and present potential solutions that are equitable and contribute to global prosperity and sustainability. The meeting was attended by 246 registrants representing 15 countries. Technical Abstract: None required. |