Mutation as cellular process : a Ciba Foundation symposium / edited by G.E.W. Wolstenholme and Maeve O'Connor.

  • Symposium on Mutation as Cellular Process (1969 : London, England)
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1969
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Credit: Mutation as cellular process : a Ciba Foundation symposium / edited by G.E.W. Wolstenholme and Maeve O'Connor. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    The Ciba Foundation The Ciba Fomidation was opened in 1949 to promote international cooperation in medical and chemical re¬ search. It owes its existence to the generosity of CIBA Ltd, Basle, who, recognizing the obstacles to scientific communication created by war, man's natural secretiveness, dis¬ ciplinary divisions, academic prejudices, distance, and differences of language, decided to set up a philanthropic institution whose aim would be to overcome such barriers. London was chosen as its site for reasons dictated by the special advantages of English charitable trust law (ensuring the independence of its actions), as well as those of language and geography. The Foundation's house at 41 Portland Place, London, has become well known to workers in many fields of science. Every year the Foundation organizes six to ten three-day symposia and three to four shorter study groups, all of which are published in book form. Many other scientific meetings are held, organized either by the Foundation or by other groups in need of a meeting place. Accommodation is also provided for scientists visiting London, whether or not they are attending a meeting in the house. The Foundation's many activities are controlled by a small group of distinguished trustees. Within the general framework of biological science, interpreted in its broadest sense, these activities are well summed up by the motto of the Ciba Foundation: Consocient Gentes—let the peoples come together. IX