[At the] Limits of Life - Dealing with Biofacts, Embryoids and Hybrids – Perspectives from Sciences and Humanities
September 10 – 15, 2023
Transgressing the border between the living and the non-living – reshaping organisms’ early development – blurring the boundaries between species: In recent years, life science research has increasingly challenged limits of life that used to be regarded as ineluctable. Exciting new opportunities as well as ethical, legal and societal issues arise, all of which demand comprehensive and critical investigation. This Marsilius Academy aims to bring together excellent young researchers from the life and natural sciences, the social sciences and the humanities to engage in interdisciplinary exchange and discussion. Fuelled by the expertise of internationally renowned scholars and scientists, it addresses fundamental challenges arising from recent developments within the fields of biology, biomedicine and bioengineering. Participants are expected to contribute with their disciplinary perspective and research to the Academy.
Target group, Fees and Waivers:
The Academy is aimed at Doctoral Students and (early) Post-Docs. Number of participants is limited. A participation fee of 750€ - including room and board - will be charged. Waivers or the coverage of travel expenses may be granted to applicants without institutional support upon request.
Scientific Coordinators
Prof. Thorsten Moos, PhD
Heidelberg University, Systematic Theology/Ethics
Prof. Joachim Wittbrodt, PhD
Heidelberg University, Developmental Biology/Physiology
Prof. Eileen Furlong, PhD
European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) Heidelberg, Developmental Regulatory Genomics
Prof. Joachim Spatz, PhD
Max Planck Institute for Medical Research (MPImR) Heidelberg, Cellular Biophysics
Speakers
Prof. Jacob Hanna, MD PhD
Weizmann Institute of Science (Rehovot/Israel), Stem Cell Biology
Prof. Nicole Karafyllis, PhD
Technical University Braunschweig, Philosophy/Applied Ethics
Ass. Prof. Ben Hurlbut, PhD
Arizona State University (Tempe/USA), Science&Technology Studies/Ethics/Political Theory
Prof. Christine Selhuber-Unkel, PhD
Heidelberg University, Physics/Molecular Systems Engineering
Prof. em. Klaus Tanner, PhD
Heidelberg University, Systematic Theology/Ethics
Prof. Fruszina Molnár-Gábor, PhD
Heidelberg University, Medicine & Health Law
Eva Wolfangel
Nature Marsilius Visiting Professor 2021/22
Venue
Marsilius Kolleg of Heidelberg University, Im Neuenheimer Feld 130.1, 69120 Heidelberg
Online application is available here until June 18, 2023.
Contact
Nils Schütz | schuetz@mk.uni-heidelberg.de
