George Church

George Church

Keynote Speaker: Robert Winthrop Professor of Genetics, Harvard Medical School; Professor of Health and Sciences, Harvard University & MIT; Leader of Synthetic Biology at the Wyss Institute

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George Church Biography

George Church, a geneticist, molecular engineer, chemist, and serial entrepreneur, leads Synthetic Biology at the Wyss Institute, where he oversees the directed evolution of molecules, polymers, and whole genomes to create new tools with applications in regenerative medicine and bio-production of chemicals. Among his recent work at the Wyss is the development of a technology for synthesizing whole genes and engineering whole genomes, which are far faster, more accurate, and less costly than current methods. Church is also the Robert Winthrop Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School and a Professor of Health Sciences and Technology at Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Church is widely recognized for his innovative contributions to genomic science and his many pioneering contributions to chemistry and biomedicine. In 1984, he developed the first direct genomic sequencing method, which resulted in the first genome sequence (the human pathogen, H. pylori). He helped initiate the Human Genome Project in 1984 and the Personal Genome Project in 2005. His lab has made significant contributions to "next-generation sequencing" methods and companies, and he has co-founded around 50 biotech companies through his Harvard lab, including Veritas Genetics and its European and Latin American subsidiary, Veritas Intercontinental, and Nebula Genomics, a personal genomics company.

Church invented the broadly applied concepts of molecular multiplexing and tags, homologous recombination methods, and array DNA synthesizers. His many innovations have been the basis for several companies, including Editas (Gene therapy), Gen9bio (Synthetic DNA), and Veritas Genetics (full human genome sequencing). Church co-invented nanopore sequencing and initiated the Personal Genome Project, with his lab exploring a range of research projects in various areas of biology, including genomics, gene therapy, diagnostics, and space biology.

As a prominent figure in the scientific community, Church was listed in the Time 100 as one of the most influential people in the world in 2017. He serves as a member of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists' Board of Sponsors and the Research Advisory Board of the SENS Research Foundation. He has received numerous awards, including the 2011 Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science from the Franklin Institute, and he was elected to the National Academy of Sciences and Engineering. Church also authored the New Scientist's "top science book," "Regenesis: How Synthetic Biology Will Reinvent Nature and Ourselves," with Ed Regis, and he regularly contributes to Edge.org publications and videos.

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George Church Videos

George Church, Ph.D. Speaks to the Future of Genetics & Gene Editing
JCI's Conversations with Giants in Medicine: George Church
George Church | Multiplex Failures

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George Church is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Health, Technology, Genetics, Science, Authors, Healthcare, Futurism, Innovation and Education.

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George Church is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Health, Technology and Genetics. The estimated speaking fee range to book George Church for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. George Church generally travels from Cambridge, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Spencer Wells, Ray Kurzweil and Dr. Michio Kaku. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling George Church for an upcoming event.

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George Church Videos

George Church, Ph.D. Speaks to the Future of Genetics & Gene Editing
JCI's Conversations with Giants in Medicine: George Church
George Church | Multiplex Failures
  • How do I book George Church to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like George Church for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for George Church, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for George Church or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book George Church for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for George Church, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book George Church are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire George Church, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does George Church speak about?

    George Church is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Health, Technology, Genetics, Science, Authors, Healthcare, Futurism, Innovation and Education.
  • Where does George Church travel from?

    George Church generally travels from Cambridge, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for George Church?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like George Church for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book George Church for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host George Church or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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