Françoise Baylis
@francoisebaylis.bsky.social
Author “Altered Inheritance: CRISPR and the Ethics of Human Genome Editing"; Philosopher; Distinguished Research Professor Emerita, Dalhousie University; Governing Board International Science Council; President-Elect of the Royal Society of Canada
112th Grey Cup Final this Sunday in Winnipeg, featuring the Montreal Alouettes. My sister, Dr #PennyBaylis will be there looking to add to her collection of rings— 2009, 2010, 2023.
November 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
112th Grey Cup Final this Sunday in Winnipeg, featuring the Montreal Alouettes. My sister, Dr #PennyBaylis will be there looking to add to her collection of rings— 2009, 2010, 2023.
I am told that today is “go to an art museum day”. This may be a hoax, but surely there is no downside to visiting a museum. www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/...
These 16 Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours You Can Take From Your Couch
Visit the British Museum or the Sistine Chapel—without buying a ticket or waiting in line. These are the best virtual museum tours around the world.
www.travelandleisure.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:11 AM
I am told that today is “go to an art museum day”. This may be a hoax, but surely there is no downside to visiting a museum. www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/...
I am so very excited about this new chapter of my life. Looking forward to working alongside talented colleagues to find creatives ways to leverage knowledge for the benefit of Canadians www.dal.ca/news/2025/11...
Dalhousie’s Dr. Françoise Baylis begins new chapter as president of the Royal Society of Canada
Global bioethics leader steps into a pivotal national role, aiming to deepen public trust in research, amplify Canadian voices on the world stage, and champion science for societal good.
www.dal.ca
November 6, 2025 at 9:17 PM
I am so very excited about this new chapter of my life. Looking forward to working alongside talented colleagues to find creatives ways to leverage knowledge for the benefit of Canadians www.dal.ca/news/2025/11...
Congratulations to new RSC members from Dalhousie University www.dal.ca/news/2025/11...
Meet Dalhousie’s most recent Royal Society of Canada inductees
Three Dalhousie researchers—Jennifer Bain, Mark Stradiotto, and Finlay Maguire—join the Royal Society of Canada, honoured for groundbreaking work in musicology, sustainable chemistry, and infectious d...
www.dal.ca
November 6, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Congratulations to new RSC members from Dalhousie University www.dal.ca/news/2025/11...
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Here's our latest video. 5 mins looking at the year since Donald Trump won a second term as President. youtu.be/S95jRLfYTH4?...
One year on since Donald Trump’s US presidential election victory | BBC News
YouTube video by BBC News
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November 6, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Here's our latest video. 5 mins looking at the year since Donald Trump won a second term as President. youtu.be/S95jRLfYTH4?...
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The 🇨🇦 Standing Committee on Science and Research passed a modified resolution this afternoon that the requested ricouncil applicant and reviewer data can be aggregated and anonymized. Thanks to the many researchers who signed letters pointing out legitimate data privacy concerns. 👏👏
November 6, 2025 at 12:22 AM
The 🇨🇦 Standing Committee on Science and Research passed a modified resolution this afternoon that the requested ricouncil applicant and reviewer data can be aggregated and anonymized. Thanks to the many researchers who signed letters pointing out legitimate data privacy concerns. 👏👏
Celebrating strong women youtube.com/watch?v=i2ln...
The Gloria Baylis Foundation invests $20M in Waterloo Engineering
YouTube video by Waterloo Engineering
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November 6, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Celebrating strong women youtube.com/watch?v=i2ln...
“Sound ethical decisions, based on recognizable and defensible principles, must pave the way forward for these belugas.”https://impactethics.ca/2025/11/04/we-cant-export-away-our-legally-recognized-duties-to-captive-cetaceans/
We Can’t Export Away our Legally Recognized Duties to Captive Cetaceans
Andrew Fenton outlines the ethical and legal reasons against sending Marineland’s captive beluga whales to facilities in other countries.
impactethics.ca
November 4, 2025 at 7:05 PM
“Sound ethical decisions, based on recognizable and defensible principles, must pave the way forward for these belugas.”https://impactethics.ca/2025/11/04/we-cant-export-away-our-legally-recognized-duties-to-captive-cetaceans/
On Oct 1 the Standing Committee on Science and Research passed an egregious motion calling for the disclosure of disaggregated data for research applications to federal granting council from 2020-2025. On Oct 20 they amended the timeframe to 2000-2025.
@picardonhealth.bsky.social
@picardonhealth.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 4:49 PM
On Oct 1 the Standing Committee on Science and Research passed an egregious motion calling for the disclosure of disaggregated data for research applications to federal granting council from 2020-2025. On Oct 20 they amended the timeframe to 2000-2025.
@picardonhealth.bsky.social
@picardonhealth.bsky.social
My next Zoom lecture on heritable human genome editing — November 6, 2025. The plan is to provide a worldwind summary of the last 10 years ….
November 4, 2025 at 1:20 AM
My next Zoom lecture on heritable human genome editing — November 6, 2025. The plan is to provide a worldwind summary of the last 10 years ….
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The new SickKids advert “The count” is some powerful stuff - youtu.be/Km1IWh4oPEo?...
SickKids 150: The Count | 60s
YouTube video by SickKids Foundation
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October 27, 2025 at 9:51 PM
The new SickKids advert “The count” is some powerful stuff - youtu.be/Km1IWh4oPEo?...
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Ahead of the 1st shutdown of US food aid to hungry Americans in 60 years, some of the 200,000 Little Free Library locations are converting into food pantries. Thanks @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social
October 30, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Ahead of the 1st shutdown of US food aid to hungry Americans in 60 years, some of the 200,000 Little Free Library locations are converting into food pantries. Thanks @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social
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An IU researcher has won a grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation to study defunding and decline of college philosophy programs.
www.ipm.org/news/2025-10...
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IU researcher awarded MacArthur grant to study decline of college philosophy
Anthony Beavers, an adjunct faculty member in cognitive science, plans to launch the nonprofit Independent Philosophy Institute. It will increase access to philosophy classes.
www.ipm.org
October 30, 2025 at 11:43 PM
An IU researcher has won a grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation to study defunding and decline of college philosophy programs.
www.ipm.org/news/2025-10...
www.ipm.org/news/2025-10...
The need for strong ethical oversight of Canadian Research Ethics Boards cannot be overstated. At a minimum, the Minister of Health should insist on compliance with section 4.3 of the Government of Canada's Agreement on the Administration of Agency Grants and Awards by Research Institutions.
In drug trials, lack of oversight of research ethics boards could put Canadian patients at risk
In drug trials, lack of oversight of research ethics boards could put Canadian patients at risk
Canada has no accreditation or inspection system for research ethics boards for clinical drug trials, and no oversight mechanism for the way that they undertake reviews.
theconversation.com
October 30, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The need for strong ethical oversight of Canadian Research Ethics Boards cannot be overstated. At a minimum, the Minister of Health should insist on compliance with section 4.3 of the Government of Canada's Agreement on the Administration of Agency Grants and Awards by Research Institutions.
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Looking forward to chatting with Chris Hadfield about his new murder mystery, Final Orbit, on Nov. 15 in Vancouver. Tickets (which include a copy of the book) available here: writersfest.bc.ca/event/chris-...
Chris Hadfield in Conversation with André Picard | Vancouver Writers Fest
Presented in partnership with Book Warehouse, and with the support of Penguin Random House Canada and SFU. Tickets for this event include a copy of Final Orbit (a value of $39). A veteran of three sp...
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October 22, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Looking forward to chatting with Chris Hadfield about his new murder mystery, Final Orbit, on Nov. 15 in Vancouver. Tickets (which include a copy of the book) available here: writersfest.bc.ca/event/chris-...
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Trouble fitting in your jeans? Blame the toxic food environment, not just your genes or lack of willpower, says the new book "Food Intelligence," by @picardonhealth.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... via @theglobeandmail.com
Opinion: Trouble fitting in your jeans? Blame the toxic food environment
Modern food is wrecking us (and the planet), according to Food Intelligence, a new book that dives deep into how our food environment affects our health
www.theglobeandmail.com
October 21, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Trouble fitting in your jeans? Blame the toxic food environment, not just your genes or lack of willpower, says the new book "Food Intelligence," by @picardonhealth.bsky.social www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti... via @theglobeandmail.com
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"Staff with the CDC’s institutional review board, which reviews the design of studies, and the ethics office, which oversees all conflicts and interests for CDC leaders and advisory committee members, were also let go."
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‘Instability and whiplash’ as CDC slashes 1,300 jobs before reinstating half
Trump administration says 700 notices were sent in error, while former top CDC officer says ‘they didn’t think through what they were doing’
www.theguardian.com
October 15, 2025 at 12:09 AM
"Staff with the CDC’s institutional review board, which reviews the design of studies, and the ethics office, which oversees all conflicts and interests for CDC leaders and advisory committee members, were also let go."
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www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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📢 Don’t miss out on these exciting opportunities!
➡️ Call for applications for the UN Panel on Artificial Intelligence: bit.ly/3WA6cl0
➡️ Call for applications for the DORA Steering Committee: bit.ly/3KLX5ex
Visit our website for more opportunities from the RSC community: bit.ly/46TmRpP
➡️ Call for applications for the UN Panel on Artificial Intelligence: bit.ly/3WA6cl0
➡️ Call for applications for the DORA Steering Committee: bit.ly/3KLX5ex
Visit our website for more opportunities from the RSC community: bit.ly/46TmRpP
October 14, 2025 at 8:54 PM
📢 Don’t miss out on these exciting opportunities!
➡️ Call for applications for the UN Panel on Artificial Intelligence: bit.ly/3WA6cl0
➡️ Call for applications for the DORA Steering Committee: bit.ly/3KLX5ex
Visit our website for more opportunities from the RSC community: bit.ly/46TmRpP
➡️ Call for applications for the UN Panel on Artificial Intelligence: bit.ly/3WA6cl0
➡️ Call for applications for the DORA Steering Committee: bit.ly/3KLX5ex
Visit our website for more opportunities from the RSC community: bit.ly/46TmRpP
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📢 Ne manquez pas ces opportunités passionnantes !
➡️ Appel à candidatures pour le Panel des Nations Unies sur l'intelligence artificielle : bit.ly/3WA6cl0
➡️ Appel à candidatures pour le comité directeur DORA : bit.ly/3KLX5ex
Pour en savoir plus, rendez-vous sur notre site web : bit.ly/4qc2XOb
➡️ Appel à candidatures pour le Panel des Nations Unies sur l'intelligence artificielle : bit.ly/3WA6cl0
➡️ Appel à candidatures pour le comité directeur DORA : bit.ly/3KLX5ex
Pour en savoir plus, rendez-vous sur notre site web : bit.ly/4qc2XOb
October 14, 2025 at 8:56 PM
📢 Ne manquez pas ces opportunités passionnantes !
➡️ Appel à candidatures pour le Panel des Nations Unies sur l'intelligence artificielle : bit.ly/3WA6cl0
➡️ Appel à candidatures pour le comité directeur DORA : bit.ly/3KLX5ex
Pour en savoir plus, rendez-vous sur notre site web : bit.ly/4qc2XOb
➡️ Appel à candidatures pour le Panel des Nations Unies sur l'intelligence artificielle : bit.ly/3WA6cl0
➡️ Appel à candidatures pour le comité directeur DORA : bit.ly/3KLX5ex
Pour en savoir plus, rendez-vous sur notre site web : bit.ly/4qc2XOb
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In partnership with @umontreal.ca, @hec.ca & @polymtl.bsky.social, we invite you to join us for the RSC’s national conference, the 2025 RSC Celebration of Excellence and Engagement from November 12 to 16 in Montréal. ✨ Register here: bit.ly/COEE2025
May 16, 2025 at 7:52 PM
In partnership with @umontreal.ca, @hec.ca & @polymtl.bsky.social, we invite you to join us for the RSC’s national conference, the 2025 RSC Celebration of Excellence and Engagement from November 12 to 16 in Montréal. ✨ Register here: bit.ly/COEE2025
If you're interested in buying my book “Altered Inheritance: CRISPR and the Ethics of Human Genome Editing” you can support independent bookstores by purchasing a copy from bookshop.org/beta-search?...
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October 8, 2025 at 8:18 AM
If you're interested in buying my book “Altered Inheritance: CRISPR and the Ethics of Human Genome Editing” you can support independent bookstores by purchasing a copy from bookshop.org/beta-search?...
@bookshop.org
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Secure your spot for #COEE2025 before October 9, 2025. Register here: bit.ly/COEE2025
Réservez votre place pour le #COEE2025 avant le 9 octobre 2025. Inscrivez-vous ici : bit.ly/4mkALGU
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Réservez votre place pour le #COEE2025 avant le 9 octobre 2025. Inscrivez-vous ici : bit.ly/4mkALGU
✨ Presented by / Présenté par @umontreal.ca, @hec.ca & @polymtl.bsky.social.
October 6, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Secure your spot for #COEE2025 before October 9, 2025. Register here: bit.ly/COEE2025
Réservez votre place pour le #COEE2025 avant le 9 octobre 2025. Inscrivez-vous ici : bit.ly/4mkALGU
✨ Presented by / Présenté par @umontreal.ca, @hec.ca & @polymtl.bsky.social.
Réservez votre place pour le #COEE2025 avant le 9 octobre 2025. Inscrivez-vous ici : bit.ly/4mkALGU
✨ Presented by / Présenté par @umontreal.ca, @hec.ca & @polymtl.bsky.social.
A first (at least for me). I was stopped at security for a secondary search of my backpack. I was asked to open the compartment with my laptop. I did do. They removed the RS and AAAS report on “Science Diplomacy in an Era of Disruption”. This was swabbed looking for trace evidence of …
October 4, 2025 at 4:39 PM
A first (at least for me). I was stopped at security for a secondary search of my backpack. I was asked to open the compartment with my laptop. I did do. They removed the RS and AAAS report on “Science Diplomacy in an Era of Disruption”. This was swabbed looking for trace evidence of …