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Penny Hawkins
Head, Animals in Science Department,
RSPCA
Penny is head of the RSPCA Animals in Science Department, which works to achieve the fullest implementation of the 3Rs, with Replacement as the principal goal, and robust ethical review of animal use. Her main areas of work are supporting ethics committees (AWERBs) and ending severe suffering for lab animals. Penny has represented the RSPCA's position on gene editing in a number of forums, including the European Group on Ethics and EFRA. She is a Vice President of the Institute for Animal Technology and a member of the Animal Sentience Committee.
Sessions
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15-Nov-2024BVA CongressCreating 'perfect' animals: Exploring the ethical questions around gene-editing