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Title
GM Archive / Dr. Andrew Cockburn collection relating to the genetically modified foods industry
Reference
MS/2141
Production date
1996 - 2004

Creator

Cockburn, Andrew Biography Biography
(active 1970) Toxicologist Cockburn studied at Brunel University in Biochemistry, Toxicology and Cardiotoxicity before becoming head taxicologist at Beecham Pharmaceuticals and later AgrEvo. Cockburn is former Director of Scientific Outreach Monsanto Europe and Africa where he was involved in developing science based guidance for the safety evaluation of proteins and crops, through International Stakeholder, Governmental and Non-Governmental Groups. For the past 13 years, Cockburn has worked as a registered taxicologist at Toxico-Logical Consulting Ltd in Hertfordshire where he is consulted on all aspects of toxicology including; food, agrochemical, biotech and chemical substances.

Scope and Content
This collection contains a mixture of informational materials relating to GM crops and the debate surrounding them. There are 19 promotional materials for GM crops, 25 official reports and papers on the GM trials and a large collection of newspaper articles surrounding the debate, particularly from 2003 when the findings from government trials were published. The two largest newspaper selections are The Daily Telegraph and The Times, and these have approximately 30 articles each. Other newspapers have been catalogued together include unknown sources, The Financial Times, The Daily Mail, The Guardian and The Independent, of which there are 72 articles.
Extent
1 box
Language
English
Level of description
TOP
Repository name
Science Museum, London
Subject
GM crops
Conditions governing access
Open Access
Conditions governing Reproduction
Copies may be supplied in accordance with current copyright legislation and Science Museum Group terms and conditions