Stem Cell Science Webcasts
Listen to international stem cell expert Professor Roger Pedersen, Director of the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute, speak about the science behind stem cell medicine, its potential applications, and the ethical debate surrounding this field.
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This lecture was filmed during the 2005 Cambridge Science Festival, and includes excerpts from Professor Pedersen’s presentation as well as responses to questions from the audience.
To listen to clips from each topic, please click on the links below.
An introduction to stem cell biology
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The potential of stem cell medicine |
What diseases could actually be treated using stem cells?
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Ethics and stem cell research |
What are the issues surrounding the use of embryos in stem cell research? |
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Stem cell research and the public
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What impact do public attitudes towards this work have on stem cell research? |
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Stem cell medicine and Parkinson's disease
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Why is Parkinson's disease a good potential target for stem cell therapy? |
The software for delivering this resource was kindly provided through grant funding from the Greater Cambridge Partnership.
