Hot Topics in Stem Cell Research: Science, Politics, Ethics, & Economics

Monday, May 7th – 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
(includes catered reception - 10:30 to 11:00 a.m.)
Green Auditorium, Scott Hall of Basic Medical Sciences,
540 E. Canfield Avenue , Detroit , MI 48201

Hosted by the Wayne State University School of Medicine’s Center for Molecular Medicine and Genetics (CMMG), in coordination with the Michigan Citizens for Stem Cell Research & Cures (MCSCRC).

Guest Speakers include:

- Marcia Baum, Executive Director, Michigan Citizens for Stem Cell Research & Cures (MCSCRC)

- Dr. Sean Morrison, Director, University of Michigan, Center for Stem Cell Biology

- Dr. Joe Schwarz, former Member of Congress

- Dr. Dorothy Nelson, Assistant Vice President, Office of the Vice President for Research, Wayne State University

- Mr. Randal Charlton, Founder and CEO, Asterand, plc. and Entrepreneur-in-Residence and Special Assistant to the President for Economic Development at Wayne State University; and Interim Director of Tech Town

- Dr. Jeffrey Loeb, Associate Professor in Neurology and Molecular Medicine and Genetics, WSU, School of Medicine

Stem cell research has brought us to the threshold of a new era of medical discovery, while also provoking one of the nation’s fiercest political and ethical debates. Opponents fear the research destroys life and will lead to human cloning. Supporters say it is unethical to allow people to suffer with conditions that could be treated with these therapies, especially since embryonic stem cells are routinely discarded by fertility clinics. Michigan law on the issue is among the nation’s most restrictive, harming efforts to advance science, retain and attract top researchers, and bring new jobs to the state.

Please plan to join us on May 7th at WSU’s School of Medicine as a panel of local and national experts address the science, the potential and the law of this controversial and challenging Hot Topic.

This presentation will be held in WSU’s School of Medicine , Green Auditorium, Scott Hall, 540 E. Canfield Ave. , Detroit , MI 48201

Valet parking is available at the DMC: Detroit Receiving Hospital

To RSVP, please contact: Deirdre Turner, Program Coordinator, CMMG at (313) 577-9019 or dturne@med.wayne.edu