The CISoR Cafe Scientifique series kicked off in fine style in October this year. Hosted by the Olde Beverlie pub, CISoR Director and Deputy Director took the lead in a presentation and discussion based around the topic of “Designer Babies” One step further on the slippery slope.” Darren’s talk was peppered with visual props including his balloon inside a balloon” (supposed to represent a cell apparently) and Sally moderated a lively discussion among about 50 delegates. The pub management came up trumps with a nice buffet and we look forward to Kirsty Horsey enlightening us with the next one on surrogacy and egg sharing.