Santa Clara University
March 12, 2008
Nobel Prize winning biologist and discoverer of recombinant DNA, Paul Berg, gave a lecture in the Mayer Theater at Santa Clara University. His talk was a thorough overview of all aspects of the embryonic stem cell controversy- from the basic biology to the ethical, societal, and political implications.We all appreciated his enlightening and very complete coverage of the material. At first we didn't think we would get a picture with him, but on our way out we saw him driving away in a little golf cart typed vehicle, and stopped him, and asked for a picture. The next day, according to Bonnie Powers (who's father is a professor at Santa Clara University), Dr. Berg's photo-op with Los Gatos High students was the talk of the university! Pictured from left to right in the front row: Angel Clark, Alex Handshuh, Mr. Hammack, Kasper Smits, Tyler Johnson, Naseem Raad. Pictured from left to right in the middle row: Elle San Juan, Anne-Claire Ruh, Sarah West, Kirstie Williams, Jack Chang, Anthony Ruh, Will Fales. Pictured from left to right in the back row: Alexandria D'Souza, Nadia Kadkhodayan, Jessica Osterhout, Dr. Silberstein, Matt Fazio, Jeff Igusa, Artin Soroosh, Miriam Newman-Gerhardt, Dr. Berg, Robbie Nakata, Megan Karpf, Josh Senna, Andrew McLaren.