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
An RSC conference — “Mainstreaming AI: Implications for the scientific community” Hugo Larochelle #Mila imagines a future that potentially includes AI for hypothesis (idea) generation, experiment replication (iteration) paper writing and scientific review
November 12, 2025 at 3:29 PM
An RSC conference — “Mainstreaming AI: Implications for the scientific community” Hugo Larochelle #Mila imagines a future that potentially includes AI for hypothesis (idea) generation, experiment replication (iteration) paper writing and scientific review
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.
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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October 8, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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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 …
Xiaoxing Xi (Chinese-American scientist) recounts his experience in 2015 when he was accused of spying for China. This preceded the China Initiative (2018-2022)where scientists were presumed nontraditional collectors for China @src-rsc.bsky.social Academic collaboration is encouraged until it isn’t.
September 9, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Xiaoxing Xi (Chinese-American scientist) recounts his experience in 2015 when he was accused of spying for China. This preceded the China Initiative (2018-2022)where scientists were presumed nontraditional collectors for China @src-rsc.bsky.social Academic collaboration is encouraged until it isn’t.
An engaging presentation on Academic Freedom & National Security by Bertil Emrah Oder at the International Human Rights Network of Academies & Scholarly Societies in Oslo Sept. 9 @src-rsc.bsky.social Of concern — security-sensitive research and internationalization policies of autocratic actors.
September 9, 2025 at 1:39 PM
An engaging presentation on Academic Freedom & National Security by Bertil Emrah Oder at the International Human Rights Network of Academies & Scholarly Societies in Oslo Sept. 9 @src-rsc.bsky.social Of concern — security-sensitive research and internationalization policies of autocratic actors.
Congratulations to this year’s winners of the Canada Council for the Arts Molson Prize awarded to Melanie Demers and Jennifer Clapp @src-rsc.bsky.social
June 4, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Congratulations to this year’s winners of the Canada Council for the Arts Molson Prize awarded to Melanie Demers and Jennifer Clapp @src-rsc.bsky.social
Join me next week for twists and turns — in person in Boston or online.
May 14, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Join me next week for twists and turns — in person in Boston or online.
What has 10 years of CRISPR and 50 years since Asilomar taught us about life, law, policy, politics, religion, and ethics?
Join me (and colleagues) for the opening conversation at the Global Observatory for Genome Editing International Summit.
Register: lnkd.in/eedQgBfj
Join me (and colleagues) for the opening conversation at the Global Observatory for Genome Editing International Summit.
Register: lnkd.in/eedQgBfj
May 3, 2025 at 11:52 AM
What has 10 years of CRISPR and 50 years since Asilomar taught us about life, law, policy, politics, religion, and ethics?
Join me (and colleagues) for the opening conversation at the Global Observatory for Genome Editing International Summit.
Register: lnkd.in/eedQgBfj
Join me (and colleagues) for the opening conversation at the Global Observatory for Genome Editing International Summit.
Register: lnkd.in/eedQgBfj
What has 10 years of CRISPR and 50 years since Asilomar taught us about life, law, policy, politics, religion, and ethics?
Join me (and colleagues) for the opening conversation at the Global Observatory for Genome Editing International Summit.
Register: lnkd.in/eedQgBfj
Join me (and colleagues) for the opening conversation at the Global Observatory for Genome Editing International Summit.
Register: lnkd.in/eedQgBfj
May 2, 2025 at 3:01 AM
What has 10 years of CRISPR and 50 years since Asilomar taught us about life, law, policy, politics, religion, and ethics?
Join me (and colleagues) for the opening conversation at the Global Observatory for Genome Editing International Summit.
Register: lnkd.in/eedQgBfj
Join me (and colleagues) for the opening conversation at the Global Observatory for Genome Editing International Summit.
Register: lnkd.in/eedQgBfj
Canadian messaging in the US. Ad in Capitol Hill paid for by the government of Canada
March 29, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Canadian messaging in the US. Ad in Capitol Hill paid for by the government of Canada
Canadian messaging in the US. Ad in Capitol Hill paid for by the government of Canada
March 29, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Canadian messaging in the US. Ad in Capitol Hill paid for by the government of Canada
Canadian messaging in the US. Ad in Capitol Hill paid for by the government of Canada
March 29, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Canadian messaging in the US. Ad in Capitol Hill paid for by the government of Canada
SAVE THE DATE March 18. 2025 in Calgary. Learn about the ethics, policy and politics of CRISPR technology “to make people better” “to make better people”
March 12, 2025 at 4:53 PM
SAVE THE DATE March 18. 2025 in Calgary. Learn about the ethics, policy and politics of CRISPR technology “to make people better” “to make better people”
Me and Alice going for a walk. Happy International Women’s Day
March 8, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Me and Alice going for a walk. Happy International Women’s Day
Frank Baylis understands that Canada’s success depends on empowering talent, creating real opportunities, and ensuring that every Canadian—regardless of background—has a fair shot at success. It’s more than words—it’s real action.
👉 Donate now to help Frank build a stronger Canada.
👉 Donate now to help Frank build a stronger Canada.
March 6, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Frank Baylis understands that Canada’s success depends on empowering talent, creating real opportunities, and ensuring that every Canadian—regardless of background—has a fair shot at success. It’s more than words—it’s real action.
👉 Donate now to help Frank build a stronger Canada.
👉 Donate now to help Frank build a stronger Canada.
For those in Calgary or environs. SAVE THE DATE March 18, 2025
February 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
For those in Calgary or environs. SAVE THE DATE March 18, 2025
Highlights of a Black History event held February 7, “Breaking Barriers” honouring my mother Gloria Baylis. Read her story on Wikipedia. Thank you EnRoute2Success.
February 9, 2025 at 7:27 AM
Highlights of a Black History event held February 7, “Breaking Barriers” honouring my mother Gloria Baylis. Read her story on Wikipedia. Thank you EnRoute2Success.