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Subject:

PET's spring events

From:

Khadija Ibrahim <[log in to unmask]>

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psci-com: on the public understanding of science

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Wed, 16 Mar 2005 11:17:19 +0000

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Apologies for cross-posting

Progress Educational Trust (www.progress.org.uk) 
is running a series of UK public debate events 
this spring, which we hope you'll be interested 
in attending.

These events, supported by the Department of 
Health, aim to facilitate public information and 
discussion of issues raised by developments in 
human genetics and assisted reproduction. All are 
welcome.

****** SPRING 2005 EVENTS SCHEDULE ********************************************

FUTURE FAMILIES:
Legislative review and the welfare of children in assisted reproduction

A public debate organised by Progress Educational Trust
6.30-8.30pm
Wednesday 6 April 2005

Bevan Brittan Conference room | Fleet Place House | 2 Fleet Place | London EC4

The legislation governing licensed fertility treatment is now under review.
Is checking up on prospective parents an 
unnecessary curb on reproductive freedom, or is 
it a crucial part of responsible medical 
treatment?
In future, how best should we address the interests of potential children?


Speakers:       ONORA O'NEILL
                University of Cambridge

                JOHN PARSONS
                King's College Hospital

                SUE CRANE
                Pink Parents

Chair:          MARK HENDERSON
                The Times


REGISTRATION

Standard ticket          £10
PET Friends, Concessions £5
Become a PET Friend      £25 (See why at http://www.progress.org.uk/Friends)

Places should be booked in advance. To do so 
please contact Khadija Ibrahim, on 
[log in to unmask] or call 020 7278 7870

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DNA PROFILING AND YOU:
Do genetic databases threaten or benefit society?

A public debate organised by Progress Educational Trust with
Nowgen, the North West Genetics Knowledge Park (http://www.nowgen.org.uk)

6.30-8.30pm
Thursday 21 April 2005

The NowGen Centre | Grafton Street | MANCHESTER M13 9WL

Will databanks of DNA samples live up to their 
promise of helping us cure diseases and reduce 
crime? From the genetic profiling of newborns, to 
police databases and large scale genetic research 
studies, are our privacy and civil liberties 
potentially under threat or have the potential 
risks been hyped?


Speakers:       PAUL JOHNSON
                University of Durham

                HELEN WALLACE
                GeneWatch UK

                ANDREW READ
                University of Manchester

                DAVID KING
                Human Genetics Alert

Chair:          LAUREN KERZIN-STORRAR
                University of Manchester


REGISTRATION

This event is free to attend. Please register in 
advance by sending an email to 
mailto:[log in to unmask] or calling on 020 
72789 7870

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

A public debate organised by Progress Educational Trust and
hosted by the BA (http://www.the-ba.net)

6.30-8.30pm
Wednesday 4 May 2005

The Dana Centre | 165 Queen's Gate | London SW7

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


Chair:          FRED KAVALIER
                The Independent/Guy's Hospital


REGISTRATION

This event is free to attend. Please register in 
advance by sending an email to [log in to unmask] 
or calling 020 7019 4938

--
Khadija Ibrahim
Communications Officer
----------------------------------------------------
Progress Educational Trust
Registered charity no. 1011897    Telephone +44 (0)20 7278 7870
140 Gray's Inn Road               Facsimile +44 (0)20 7278 7862
London WC1X 8AX                   Web: http://www.progress.org.uk
United Kingdom                    Mailto:[log in to unmask]


Have you visited Progress Educational Trust's 
website, BioNews.org.uk yet? BioNews is a web- 
and email-based source of news, information and 
comment on assisted reproduction and human 
genetics. You can also sign up to BioNews by 
Email, a free weekly news update sent straight to 
your in-box. Go to: http://www.BioNews.org.uk

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