From cloning and embryo research, to multiple births and the taking of sperm from dead husbands - the field of reproductive technologies is always going to be notoriously difficult. When controversial scientific advances and inflexible moral ideals meet, we are going to be confronted by some very hard questions to answer.
The differing treatment of these issues in the UK and the US offers us a cross-cultural perspective that can help us come to a better understanding of the root of the problems, the principles of further advances and where the possible solutions might lie.
This joint event between Gresham College and New York University in London offers a unique opportunity to hear experts from both sides of the Atlantic joining forces to confront these difficult questions.

Speakers:
Baroness Ruth Deech DBE is the Gresham Professor of Law and the Chairperson of the Bar Standards Board. Between 1994 and 2002 she was the chairperson of the HFEA (Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority).
Professor Rayna Rapp is Professor of Anthropology at New York University. Her areas of interest include reproduction, gender, health and culture, science and technology, United States and Europe.

This lecture is free and open to the public (no booking required). Please just come along on the day and find yourself a seat.
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Gresham College has existed to disseminate learning and knowledge to the public through free lectures since 1597. We continue to give 4-6 free public lectures a week from top academics, politicians and other acclaimed speakers and we count some of the country’s leading minds as our lecturers and speakers. For all information, please visit our website or telephone us on 020 7831 0575

Thursday 25th February – Seminar.  The 24th February lecture will be followed by a seminar the following morning to take a closer look at the issues that come up in the talks. This will take place at Birkbeck College from 10am on  Thursday the 25th of February. Booking is necessary for this seminar event. All information can be found on the Gresham College website.