Launch seminar presentations
The following presentations were given by members of the Working Party at the launch seminar for the report Novel techniques for the prevention of mitochondrial DNA disorders: an ethical review on 12 June 2012.
Introduction and overview of the report
Dr Geoff Watts
Chair of the Working Group on Novel techniques for the prevention of mitochondrial DNA disorders: an ethical review, science writer and broadcaster
Presentation slides (PDF 124KB)
Emerging Techniques
Professor Frances Flinter
Chair in Clinical Genetics at King’s College, London Consultant in Clinical Genetics, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
Presentation slides (PDF 275KB)
Ethical considerations
Dr Tim Lewens
Reader in Philosophy of the Sciences, Department of History and Philosophy of Science, University of Cambridge
See also
- HFEA announces advice to Government on mitochondrial replacement techniques
- HFEA consultation on ‘mitochondria replacement’ techniques
- Discussion event: Novel techniques for the prevention of mitochondrial DNA disorders: an ethical review
- Mitochondrial DNA disorders - Conclusions and ethical considerations
- Mitochondrial DNA disorders - Introduction
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