Bioethics and Regenerative Medicine

In the last few decades R&D in the biomedical field has been providing therapeutic solutions to a number of clinical applications. In addition to the treatment of diseases triggered by genetic factors, traumatic conditions and serendipity /idiosyncratic causes, many biomedical technologies are applied to the treatment of pathologies related to ageing and lifestyle. Bioethical issues thus need to be discussed not only in the context of the impact of technology on the moral status of biological material and donors/recipients, but also on the basis of its role in the context of saving and/or improving the quality of life: that is to say, in the context of human dignity.

Aim
The aim of the workshop is to analyse bioethical issues in the field of tissue/organ replacement or regeneration -- i.e. regenerative medicine -- where clinical treatments involve the use of medical devices, artificial materials and stem cells (in relation only to cells harvested from adult donors, not from embryos).

Format
A two-day workshop bringing together colleagues in regenerative medicine and in medical- and bioethics for sustained discussion of these and related issues.

Inquiries
Please contact: [email protected]

Costs
£95 / £45 concessions, to include registration, lunches, refreshments. 
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