Josephine Johnston
Bioethicist welcomes changes to GE laws
A bioethicist is welcoming a shake-up of genetic engineering laws, but says any change must be adapted to New Zealand's context. Associate Professor at the University of Otago Josephine Johnston spoke… Audio
Bioethicist on latest twist in baby blood case
The parents of the baby who needs an urgent, life-saving heart operation have been told by the High Court "not to obstruct health staff" from preparing the child for surgery.
The Court has now given… Audio
Editing Our Genes: Pest Control
Kim Hill talks to Josephine Johnston, Dr Andrea Byrom, Kevin Hackwell, and Jan Hania about using gene editing as a weapon against animals which are pests in New Zealand. Audio
Editing Our Genes: Agriculture
Kim Hill talks with Josephine Johnston, Julie Everett-Hincks, Kevin Prime, and William Rolleston about the impact of new technologies on agriculture. Are we in the post-Frankenfood era? Audio
Editing Our Genes: fertility and human reproduction
Kim Hill talks to Josephine Johnston, Mary Birdsall, Maui Hudson, and Andrew Shelling about what gene editing means for human fertility and reproduction. Audio
Editing our genes: medical issues
Should we do something just because we can? Such as engineering DNA - something now within reach. Kim Hill talks to Josephine Johnston, Peter Fineran, Colin Gavaghan and Jennie Harre Hindmarsh. Audio
Josephine Johnston - Promises and pitfalls of editing our genes
Josephine Johnston is the director of research at New York-based The Hastings Center, the world's first bioethics research institute. She is an expert on the ethical, legal, and policy implications of… Audio
