Events in March 2010

Friday March 19th 2010, 2pm to 3.30pm

TALK

Kirkcudbright Town Hall, Kircudbright

In-vitro Fertilisation: some moral dilemmas

Part of National Science and Engineering Week - Engaging with a Scientist

The process of IVF resulted in 1978 in the birth of Louise Brown. Since then the technique has expanded beyond that of just a means to have a child. Issues such as inter-generational gamete donation, saviour siblings, and the need for supportive parenting, rather than for a father, are hotly debated. This event is an opportunity to consider the ethical implications of some of the issues surrounding IVF.

Scientist: Dr Mair Crouch, geneticist and academic lawyer.
Chair: Carolyn Yates, Immediate Past Chair ASE.

This event has been funded by the generosity of a grant from the Scottish Government and the British Science Association.

Free Entry. No registration required.

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