Team ATeam A

Evelyn Quijano, Sonya Porter,Evelyn Quijano, Sonya Porter, Nicole Hejl, Thomas Edwards, Jennifer Nicole Hejl, Thomas Edwards, Jennifer

ReynoldsReynolds

HCS/335HCS/335July 6, 2013July 6, 2013

Lawrence FergusLawrence Fergus

Biomedical PresentationBiomedical Presentation

Bio-Ethics Committee Northwestern UniversityBio-Ethics Committee Northwestern University

What is a Stem Cell?

Stem Cell Research

Stem Cell Research“Outside the Box”

Resurrecting Endangered Species

History of Stem Cell Research

Benefits of Stem Cell Research

Medical Benefits in all Specialties and Disciplines

Economic and Financial Stimulation and Growth

Deeper Understanding of Human and Cellular Development

The Ability to Resurrect Endangered Species,

or Stalling an Extinction Event From Occurring.

Associated Negatives

Societal Impact of Stem Cell Research

• Repair or Replace Damaged Tissue• Impact on Various Diseases• Helping Americans Beat Chronic Illness• Plastic Surgery Repairs for Injured Troops• Global Impact• Ethical Debates• Understanding Cellular Pathology Clearly• Environmental Benefits Pertaining to

Endangered Species

Problems with Consent

• Who has the right to give consent?• Ethical Dilemma’s.• Full Disclosure and Accurate Descriptions

Given to Donors.• Informing Patients Prior to Treatment with

Stem Cells of Potential Benefits and Risks.

Ethical Issues and ConcernsPlease Enjoy The Following Presentation on Stem Cell

Research and Bio-Ethics at Northwestern University.

Future of Stem Cell ResearchThe future of medicine is beingtransformed by Stem cell research. As we all commence life as a stemcell, it is through an extremelyintricate series of events that thosefew stem cells, which have the abilityof self-renewal and diversity, changeinto all of the distinct cells found inour grown bodies. By analyzing theseevents we gain exceptional insightsinto how the human body is created. There is amazing potential in reforming the way we practice Medicine with Stem cell research: Eventually, stem cells will be able to restore or repair injured tissues and organs and radically changehow we treat diseases such as Parkinson's disease Alzheimer's, heart disease, diabetes, spinal injuries, cancer, and burns.

Northwestern University’s Social & Ethical Responsibilities

When obtaining stem cells for research, whether from aborted fetuses, embryos, children, or adults, is essential that it’s done with extreme integrity for many reasons. •The protection of the donor’s interests•Reassuring the public that important boundaries are not being crossed•Enabling those who are uncomfortable ethically with components of this research to partake to the highest extent possible•Assuring the utmost quality of research and outcomes.

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