Ethics of Embryonic Stem Cell Research

Parr Center for Ethics & StemGroup

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

January 22, 2007

Research on one kind of stem cell—human embryonic stem cells—has generated much interest and public debate. Stem cells show potential for many different areas of health and medical research, and studying them can help us understand how they transform into the dazzling array of specialized cells that make us what we are. As science and technology continue to advance, so do ethical viewpoints surrounding these developments. It is important to educate and explore the issues, scientifically and ethically.

The Parr Center for Ethics, StemGroup, and Student Congress will sponsor a two-hour Public Discussion on the ethics of embryonic stem cell research.

Location: Student Union Auditorium, 7:30 pm.

Click on the link to view the article of this event featured in the Daily Tar Heel: "Panelists break down stem cell controversy"

Panelists include:

Larry Gilbert , a professor of Biology and Parr Center for Ethics Fellow

David Six, research associate at Duke University Medical Center representing the Newman Catholic Student Center

Patrick O'Connell, a physician in internal medicine with Duke Health in Raleigh, representing the Newman Catholic Student Center

Suzanne Kirby, a member of the UNC Stem Cell Interest Group and professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Adam Cureton , a graduate student in Philosophy

Emily Russel , member of StemGroup, type 1 diabetic

Colby Day , co-chair of StemGroup will moderate the discussion