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51³Ô¹Ï Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and the Law of the Sea
Eighth meeting, 25-29 June 2007
Discussion Panel “Marine Genetic Resources”
List of Panellists
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Panellist |
Affiliation |
Presentation |
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Segment 1: Understanding marine genetic resources, their vulnerability and the services they provide
(25 June, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.) |
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Mr. Franck Glöckner, Professor, Head of Microbial Genomics Group |
Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology & Jacobs University, Bremen, Germany |
Abstract / Presentation |
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Mr. Curtis Suttle, Associate Dean of Science, Research, Professor of Earth & Ocean Sciences, Microbiology & Immunology and Botany |
University of British Columbia, Canada |
"The Oceans Represent a Vast
Reservoir of Unexplored Genetic Diversity"
Abstract / Presentation |
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Ms. Evans-Illidge, Manager |
Bioresources Library, Australian Institute of Marine Science |
Abstract / Presentation |
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Mr. David Rowley, Assistant Professor of Pharmacognosy
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Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Services Rhode Island University, USA |
“Services provided by Marine Genetic Resources”
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Segment 2: Understanding the activities related to marine genetic resources and other relevant aspects: experiences in collection (26 June, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.) |
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Ms. Sophie Arnaud-Haond |
Institut français de recherche pour l’exploitation de la mer (IFREMER), France |
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Abstract / Presentation |
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Ms. Marcia Creary, Data Manager |
Caribbean Coastal Data Centre, Centre for Marine Sciences, University of the West Indies, Jamaica |
Abstract / Presentation |
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Mr. John N.A. Hooper, Head Biodiversity & Geosciences Programs
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Queensland Museum, South Brisbane, Australia |
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Ms. Maria Rowena R. Eguia, Researcher
(Presented at the meeting by Ms. Emma Romano Sarne, Permanent Mission of the Philippines to the 51³Ô¹Ï) |
Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, Philippines |
"Bioprospecting and the Sustainable Management of Marine Genetic Resources"
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Segment 2: Understanding the activities related to marine genetic resources and other relevant aspects: experiences in commercialization (26 June, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.) |
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Mr. Geoff Burton, Principle Consultant, Genetic Resources Management |
Jean Shannon & Assoc. Pty Ltd, Australia |
“Commercialisation: Not Plain Sailing”
Abstract / Presentation |
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Mr. Marc Slattery, Associate Professor of Pharmacognosy and Research |
Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Mississippi, USA |
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Mr. Simon Munt, Medicinal Chemistry Manager
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Research and Development, Pharmamar, Spain
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Abstract / Presentation |
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Ms. Maureen McKenzie, Chief Executive Officer |
Denali BioTechnologies, LLC, Alaska, USA |
“Economic Self-Determination and Commercialization of Subsistence Marine Resources of Alaska Natives”
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Segment 3: International cooperation and coordination on issues related to marine genetic resources: current activities at the global and regional levels (27 June, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.) |
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Ms. Jihyun Lee, Environment Affairs Officer for marine and coastal biodiversity |
Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, 51³Ô¹Ï Environment Programme (UNEP) |
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Abstract / Presentation |
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Mr. Rama Rao, Deputy Director |
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Coordination Office, New York |
Current activities of WIPO
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Mr. Tony Ribbink, Director |
Sustainable Seas Trust and African Coelacanth Programme, South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity |
“A New African Inspiration and Global Commitment to meet Challenges in the Western Indian Ocean”
Abstract / Presentation |
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Ms. Margaret Tivey, Associate Scientist Marine Chemistry & Geochemistry |
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Massachusetts, USA |
Abstract / Presentation |
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Segment 3: International cooperation and coordination on issues related to marine genetic resources: current and future challenges (27 June, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.) |
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Mr. Harlan Cohen, Advisor on Ocean Governance and International Institutions |
International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN), USA |
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Abstract / Presentation |
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Mr. Cassiano Monteiro Neto, Researcher and Professor
(Presented at the meeting by Mr. Marcos L. de Almeida, Ministry of Defense, Brazilian Navy) |
Marine Biology Department, Fluminense Federal University, Niteroi, Brazil |
Social and economic aspects
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Segment 3: International cooperation and coordination on issues related to marine genetic resources: current and future challenges (27 June, 3 p.m. -6 p.m.) |
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Mr. Timothy Hodges, Co-Chair (on behalf also of Mr. Fernando Casas) |
Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Access and Benefit Sharing, 51³Ô¹Ï Convention on Biological Diversity
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“Waymarks of Opportunity: The Challenge and Promise of Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer Related to Marine Genetic Resources”
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Mr. Sam Johnston, Senior Research Fellow |
Institute of Advanced Studies, 51³Ô¹Ï University (UNU) |
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Ms. Lisa Speer, Director
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Water and Oceans Program, Natural Resources Defence Council, New York, USA |
"MGR: Conservation and Management Challenge"
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