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04
Oct
2022

Illumina Genomics Forum 2022: A Conversation with Former US President Barack Obama

Louisa Ghevaert was privileged to attend a spotlight speech by former US President Barack Obama at Illumina's inaugural in-person Genomics Forum in San Diego on 28 September 2022. Building on his healthcare and precision medicine initiatives during his terms in presidential office, President Obama addressed the importance and ongoing need for equitable, accessible, affordable and better healthcare to improve the human condition.

03
Oct
2022

Blog, Louisa Ghevaert, News

Illumina’s Inaugural Genomics Forum 2022

Louisa Ghevaert was delighted to attend Illumina's inaugural Genomics Forum in San Diego, USA, from 28 September - 1 October 2022. This groundbreaking event gathered together global leaders from across the genomics, healthcare, scientific, technology, data and policy sectors to advance and improve genomic healthcare, with a spotlight speeches by former US President Barack Obama and Bill Gates. This four-day event also included sessions from over 60 leading world experts and genetic advocates with insight into genomics' role for more personalized, preemptive, and predictive healthcare.

24
Jun
2022

Blog, fertility law, Louisa Ghevaert, News

Progress Educational Trust’s 30th Birthday Party

Louisa Ghevaert was delighted to attend Progress Educational Trust's 30th birthday party at The Royal Society of Medicine in London on Wednesday 22 June 2022. PET's 30th birthday party, which was sponsored by Ferring Pharmaceuticals, was very well attended by a community of leading experts and supporters from across the fertility, medical, scientific, academic and legal sectors. Speeches were delivered by Baroness Ruth Deech DBE and PET Trustee Professor Robin Lovell-Badge CBE. As part of its 30th birthday programme, PET Director Sarah Norcross also announced the publication of an illuminating wide-ranging nationwide Ipsos study measuring public opinion and understanding about fertility, genomics and embryo research.

08
Nov
2021

Blog, News, Surrogacy law

The Mail On Sunday: Surrogacy and Later-Life Parenthood in the UK

Louisa Ghevaert features in The Mail on Sunday (7 November 2021) about parents undertaking surrogacy later in life and trends in later-life parenthood. The article looks at the ages of those embarking on parenthood today and whether there are age limits for those building families through surrogacy.

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