Scientific Issues and the Future of IFT

What an exciting world and time we live in! As a scientist, I am occasionally overwhelmed by the rapid advances in science and technology. Sequencing of a major portion of the human genome, announced a few weeks ago, is an example of the speed and accuracy of technology brought to bear on learning.

Understanding the code of life will come later, and is one example of the emerging issues that IFT needs to understand and to bring into focus for our members and the public. As we gain more learning a…