Two seminars with renowned
scientist
Dr Shiv Chopra
Surviving corporate giants
Health Canada
whistle-blower Dr Chopra will speak on the dilemma and pressures he faced when
he refused to approve drugs of questionable safety
intended for food production.
5th June 2009
12.30 - 1.30pm
Wellington School of
Medicine
Small Lecture Theatre, 23a Mein St,
Newtown
6.30 – 8.30pm
Wellington Library
- Mezzanine Floor
(with
Green Party Health Spokesperson Sue Kedgley)
Enquiries: Alison White
– 04-4768607 / 021 169
9120
or:
Claire Bleakley - 06-3089842 / 027
348 6731
GE Free New
Zealand Safe Food Campaign
Dr Shiv Chopra
Renowned scientist and Canadian whistleblower Dr Shiv Chopra will talk
on the decisions, dilemmas and moral and ethical predicaments that face
government regulators, balancing drug company designs and public safety
implications.
Dr Shiv Chopra worked for Health Canada for 35 years
examining food and drugs before their release onto the market. However he
lost his job when he and his colleagues refused to approve drugs of questionable
safety intended for food production.
Due to Dr. Chopra's work, Bovine Growth Hormone was barred in Canada in
1999 and in the EU.
He will speak on the questionable safety of hormones, antibiotics,
genetically modified organisms (GMO's) and pesticides in our food
chain.
He is the author of numerous publications on science, society and
religion.
His book - “CORRUPT TO THE CORE: Memoirs of a Health Canada Whistleblower
on Food security” is presently number one issue throughout the world. The most
essential point is that it is being compromised due to transnational corporate
lobbies to approve untested commodities, such as GMO’s and other products, to
increase profits. While making profit is not an unworthy goal, per se,
but if it compromises public health and public interest it requires caution by
the relevant governments.
His academic qualifications include graduation in Veterinary Medicine and
M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Microbiology. He is the recipient of numerous academic
awards, including a Fellowship of the World Health Organisation.