Ethical Issues in iPS Cell Research

Presented by the ISSCR Ethics and Public Policy Committee
Wednesday, June 16, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Moscone West

In this highly interactive workshop, participants will explore the many emerging ethical issues in human induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cell research. Through a series of short speaker presentations and small breakout group discussions, attendees will have the opportunity to examine in depth issues involving somatic cell donors’ rights, informed consent, and controversial uses of iPS cell lines for research. Members of the ISSCR Ethics and Public Policy Committee will lead all small group discussions.

Welcome and introductions
Insoo Hyun, Chair, ISSCR Ethics and Public Policy Committee

9:10 - 9:40: "Background on Tissue Donors' Rights"
Timothy Caulfield, Health Law Institute, University of Alberta.

 9:45 - 10:15: Small group discussion

10:15 - 10:45: "Obtaining Tissues for iPSC Derivation: Further Considerations"
Chris Scott, Stanford University

10:45 - 11:20: Small group discussion

11:20 - 11:50: "Controversial Uses of iPS Cells”
Kazuto Kato, Kyoto University

11:50 - 12:25: Small group discussion

12:25 - 12:30: Closing remarks
Insoo Hyun, Chair, ISSCR Ethics and Public Policy Committee

Updated March 9, 2010