The Ethics & Theology of Synthetic Gametes
Academy of Fellows Consultation
Saturday, November 3rd, 2012
10am to 5:30pm
Trinity International University
Kantzer Hall - KANT 141
Should we be able to create synthetic sperm and eggs for reproductive purposes? Will children born from such procedures be at elevated risk for biological and/or sociological problems? Explore cutting-edge ethical and theological questions surrounding the development of novel procedures in the artificial creation of human gametes.
Some themes examined:
- The scientific and ethical issues surrounding the use of stem cells and maternal spindle transfer.
- The theological foundations for and implications of creating synthetic gametes for reproduction.
- Understanding the ethical and theological role of gametes in procreation as a basis for engaging a broad range of bioethical issues in reproductive technology and ethics.
SCHEDULE
All times are Central Daylight Time (CDT)
10:00 – 10:10am |
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10:10 – 10:30am |
Screening of IN VITRO. |
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10:30 – 11:00am |
Calum MacKellar, PhD |
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11:20 – 11:50am |
The Theology Relating to Donor Insemination in the Roman Catholic Church |
David A. Jones, DPhil |
11:50am -12:30pm |
The Philosophical and Theological Role and Meaning of Gametes |
C. Ben Mitchell, PhD |
2:00 – 2:40pm |
Discussion of the Theological and Ethical Points of Creating Gametes from Stem Cells |
Brent Waters, DPhil |
2:40 – 3:20pm |
Discussion of the Theological and Ethical Issues Relating to |
Trevor Stammers, MB BS, FRCGP |
3:20 – 4:00pm |
Discussion of the Theological and Ethical Issues Relating to |
Agneta Sutton, PhD |
4:20 – 5:15pm |
Panel Discussion |
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