Director of the Society, Religion and Technology Project, Church of Scotland since 1992
The SRT Project is a unique unit established in 1970 to explore the ethical implications of current and future technology, from North Sea Oil to GM crops and stem cells. Dr Bruce chairs an expert group on genetic engineering in animals, crops and micro-organisms which was a pioneering engagement of the scientific community with the ethical and social dimension. The resulting book, Engineering Genesis, has been widely acclaimed for its balance and insight. Dr Bruce is engaged on a diverse range of topics with a wide range of UK and international organisations, from both the private and public sectors. These include the Agriculture and Environment Biotechnology Commission, Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, the British and American Associations for the Advancement of Science, the Conference of European Churches, the Council of Europe Bioethics Committee, the European Commission and Parliament, the Edinburgh International Science Festival, The Scottish Civic Forum, Friends of the Earth, Going for Green (Encams), the European Molecular Biology Laboratory, PPL Therapeutics, Scottish Agricultural College and UNESCO. Dr Bruce originally trained as a chemist and worked for 15 years in chemistry research, energy policy assessment, and safety and risk analysis in the nuclear energy industry.
