The Ethics Center: Bioethics of Stem Cell Research

A Symposium on the Bioethics of Stem Cell Research

San Diego School of Christian Studies

Date:

October 8, 2005, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Location:

First United Methodist Church of San Diego, The Cove (first floor)
2111 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, California 92108

Organizers:

San Diego School of Christian Studies

Speakers:

• William Hurlbut, M.D.
• Rebecca Dresser, J.D.

Panelists:

• Rev. Mark Trotter
• Michael Kalichman, Ph.D.

Contact:

(619) 297-4366

Description:

The symposium is an educational event for the public regarding policies and ethical issues of human stem cell research. Through lecture and dialogue with two leading scholars in bioethics policy, the symposium will explore issues often ignored by advocates and the media.

Dr. Dresser will address questions relating to the moral status of human embryos; acceptable sources of embryos for research; whether embryos should be created purely for research purposes; and the potential objectification and commercialization of human life.

Dr. Hurlbut will discuss the ethical considerations that must be met to forge a national consensus and suggest a technological solution that will allow both preservation of moral principles and forward progress in stem cell research.

The morning presentations by speakers will be followed by lunch. In the afternoon, an extensive Question and Answer session will draw from questions posed by panelists and symposium attendees. Conversation with you on this critical issue is welcomed.

Tuition (includes lunch): $25 one person; $40 two persons registering together

Media:

In Brief. "Bioethics council members to join symposium here on stem-cell research." The San Diego Tribune. October 6, 2005.

Sandi Dolbee. "Money for research has yet to flow - Many contend issue is still not settled." The San Diego Tribune. October 20, 2005.

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