Zachary Lippman: Tomatoes in Space
Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 3 p.m.
Presented in partnership with The Garden Club of Palm Beach
$20 ■ No charge for Four Arts members
Dixon Education Building
Join Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Professor Zachary Lippman on a captivating journey as he reveals how CRISPR gene-editing technology is shaping the future of agriculture. From making crops grow in busy cities to reaching for the stars so plants can grow in space, learn about the importance of diversifying our agricultural system here on Earth, and beyond. Lippman, a renowned scientist at the forefront of plant biology, employs a multidisciplinary approach in his laboratory that integrates biology, genetics, genomics, and genome editing to decipher the complex mechanisms of plant growth and reproduction. Dr. Lippman’s work extends into the practical realm of agriculture. By exploring both natural and engineered genetic diversity, he and his team are pioneering novel approaches to crop breeding which could lead to crop improvement strategies, address pressing challenges in global food security/global hunger, and potentially provide food for long-mission space travel.
Presented in partnership with The Garden Club of Palm Beach
$20 ■ No charge for Four Arts members
Dixon Education Building
Join Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Professor Zachary Lippman on a captivating journey as he reveals how CRISPR gene-editing technology is shaping the future of agriculture. From making crops grow in busy cities to reaching for the stars so plants can grow in space, learn about the importance of diversifying our agricultural system here on Earth, and beyond. Lippman, a renowned scientist at the forefront of plant biology, employs a multidisciplinary approach in his laboratory that integrates biology, genetics, genomics, and genome editing to decipher the complex mechanisms of plant growth and reproduction. Dr. Lippman’s work extends into the practical realm of agriculture. By exploring both natural and engineered genetic diversity, he and his team are pioneering novel approaches to crop breeding which could lead to crop improvement strategies, address pressing challenges in global food security/global hunger, and potentially provide food for long-mission space travel.