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TESTING CHOICES: The ethical implications of embryo testing for late-onset disorders - Discussion - UK

Date: 04.05.2005, 18:30h to 04.05.2005, 20:30h
Location: The Dana Centre, 165 Queen's Gate, London SW7
London
UK
Keywords: Abortion - Genetic testing/counselling - Preimplantation diagnosis - Prenatal diagnosis
Details: Does testing embryos for genetic disorders that won't develop until teen age or adulthood represent a vital breakthrough for affected families, or does this use of the technology raise new concerns that ought to be addressed? Who should decide on the appropriate use of genetic testing of embryos? Speakers: FRANCES FLINTER, Guy's Hospital; JOHN GILLOTT, Genetic Interest Group; JOSEPHINE QUINTAVALLE, Comment on Reproductive Ethics
Organizer: Progress Educational Trust hosted by the BA
Contact: Khadija Ibrahim
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Email: Kibrahim@progress.org.uk
Webpage: http://www.the-ba.net

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