European science ethics group to hold round table on stem cell research

The European Group on Ethics in science and new technologies (EGE) is holding a round table debate on the ethical aspects of patenting innovations using human stem cells in Brussels on 20 November.

The topic will be discussed with scientific experts, lawyers, philosophers and representatives from the European Parliament, international organisations, patient, industry and religious representatives and other interested parties.

The EGE, an independent advisory group of the European Commission, which advises European institutions on the ethical implications of science and new technologies, is currently preparing an Opinion on the ethical aspects of patenting inventions involving human stem cells.

For further information, please contact:

Mrs Christiane Bardoux
EGE secretariat
E-mail: christiane.bardoux@ec.europa.eu

Mrs Marie Chirol
EGE Secretariat
E-mail: marie.chirol@ec.europa.eu
or consult the following web address:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/european_group_ethics(odnośnik otworzy się w nowym oknie)