At the Cutting Edge of Stem Cell Science...Ethical and Policy Issues

Over the past decade, embryonic stem cell research has emerged as one of the world's most controversial areas of biomedical research. While alternative methodologies are being perfected that appear to sidestep the debate over the use of human embryos, these new techniques raise a host of issues in their own right. Furthermore, as stem cell research marches toward clinical applications for patients, the scientific and ethical issues will continue to evolve in ever more complex directions.

Created by the Harvard Stem Cell Institute and the Department of Bioethics at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, this intensive summer seminar addresses the major issues in the science, ethics and policies of stem cell research. This weeklong course will facilitate a fuller appreciation of the ethical and policy issues at the cutting edge of stem cell science by simultaneously providing a sound grasp of the science of stem cell research. No prior knowledge of stem cell biology is necessary.

You won't want to miss this unique course.

Registration

Space is limited to ensure a more personal experience for each participant. Reserve your spot as soon as possible to take advantage of the early bird savings. We expect this first summer intensive course to sell out.

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Tuition:

$2,000 (before April 1)

$2,500 (after April 1)

Tuition includes all programming, lunches each day and evening reception.

No refunds after April 15.

Special discounts available for government, research investigative review boards, academicians, nonprofits and graduate students, please contact us by using the appropriate link:

Graduate students click here.

Government (state and national), ESCRO, IRB and other institutional regulators click here.

Academicians and non-profit organizations click here.

Or contact us at (440) 356-8743 for specifics.

Financial assistance, including partial scholarships, may
be available. Please send assistance inquiries to:
stemcell@academicventures.com

How to Register

On-line, by phone or by fax.

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Program

Beginning the morning of Monday, June 15, the in-depth seminar will include topical lectures, case studies and discussions through early afternoon Friday, June 19. Participants also will have the opportunity to interact informally with each other as well as the instructors and take in all that Boston has to offer. Attendees will receive a certificate of completion from the Harvard Stem Cell Institute and the Department of Bioethics at Case Western Reserve University.

Topics

Faculty from Harvard Stem Cell Research Institute, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Harvard University will lead sessions and encourage debate in the following areas More...

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Who Should Attend

Stem cell research oversight committee members
Policymakers
Bioethicists
Patient advocates
Industry representatives
Clinicians
Scientists

Open to anyone,

regardless of degree or background

Special discounts available for government, research investigative review boards, academicians, nonprofits and graduate students, please contact us by using the appropriate link:

Graduate students click here.