Session 1: Blurred Boundaries: Ethics and Identity in the Age of Gene Editing, Biohacking and AI
This conference session aims to delve into the intricate ethical, social, and scientific dimensions of gene editing in a morally complex world. As gene editing technologies continue to advance, it becomes increasingly important to understand how these technologies can be used for both healing and enhancing human traits, and what ethical challenges arise from their application. This session will bring together experts in genetics, bioethics, public policy, and social sciences to discuss the impact of gene editing on individuals and society, explore strategies for ensuring ethical practice and equitable access, and highlight the potential for responsible governance in a world of blurred moral boundaries. In this session, important questions to be discussed are:
Moderator:
Ms Thitikan Pohpoach
Dermatologist, Clinical Educator , Miss Wellness World 2025
Speakers:
1. Asst Prof Heesoo Uhm, PhD
Assistant Professor of AI-Driven Molecular Biomedicine Lab at Catholic University of Korea
2. Prof Julian Savulescu
Chen Su Lan Centennial Professor in Medical Ethics, and Head of Centre for Biomedical Ethics, National University of Singapore
3. Dr Layne Hartsell
Research Professor at the Asia Institute, Chulalongkorn University
4. Dr Surakameth Mahasirimongkol, MD
Director of Information and Communication Technology Center at Ministry of Public Health of Thailand
5. Dr Warut Tulalamba
Researcher of Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University