Genome Editing and Embryo Research: Radio Interviews with Sarah Norcross
Trevor Stammers
17.53
8 February 2016
10 November 2025
Sarah Norcross, Director of the Progress Educational Trust, discusses the first licensed research in the UK that involves editing the genomes of human embryos. More details in the full description below ⬇️⬇️⬇️
In February 2016, it was announced that the first UK licence had been granted for the use of genome editing in human embryo research. This film compiles the following radio interviews with Sarah Norcross about the news.
• 00:00 - BBC Radio 2 (lead item in news bulletin presented by Harvey Cook)
• 00:45 - BBC Radio London (interview by Paul Ross, also includes contrasting view by Dr Trevor Stammers)
• 05:06 - BBC Radio WM (interview by Paul Franks)
• 07:06 - BBC Radio Berkshire (interview by Paul Ross)
• 10:57 - BBC Radio 5 Live (interview by Adrian Chiles)
• 12:32 - ARD (news item in German presented by Jens-Peter Marquardt)
• 12:53 - LBC (interview by Iain Dale)