Keynote Speaker:

Du Li is currently an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law, University of Macau, and concurrently serves as the Director of the Empirical Legal Studies Centre and the Director of the Juris Doctor Program. He completed his undergraduate studies at Wuhan University, earning dual bachelor's degrees in Clinical Medicine and Law, before obtaining his Doctor of Juridical Science degree from the University of Alberta in Canada. Dr. Du has long been dedicated to legal and policy research in the field of biotechnology. His recent research focuses primarily on: the legal regulation of cell-cultured meat and alternative protein feed, ethical and legal issues concerning AI-assisted reproductive technologies, compliance challenges in the commercialization of synthetic biotechnology, and privacy protection and legal governance in the application of medical big data. His research findings have been widely published in top international scientific and legal journals.

Main Content:

Genomic research and its applications hold revolutionary potential, promising transformative advancements in biomedicine and agriculture. However, this rapid progress introduces a host of complex ethical and legal challenges. This lecture provides a comprehensive exploration of the field, beginning with foundational ethical and legal issues inherent to genomic research and application. It then examines how these challenges are being reshaped by the new development of AI-enabled genomic science, focusing on pivotal issues including safety protocols, updated ethical frameworks, the complexities of international collaboration, and the implications of direct-to-consumer marketing models. Through case studies on gene-editing therapies and precision fermentation, it will scrutinize these legal and ethical challenges in practice. The goal of the lecture is not only to highlight these pressing issues but also to stimulate dialogue on creating effective regulatory frameworks that maximize the benefits of genomic innovation while minimizing its risks.

Time：Decemberr 29, 2025 (Friday), 16:20

Venue：Coffee Beanery

Organizer：Advanced Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences (AI-HSS)