AAAS seminar explores the implications for human cloning

The recent success in the cloning of mammals have scientists examining the impact on the future of human cloning at a seminar sponsored by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). Speakers will explore the ethical and religious arguments against human reproductive cloning, the moral predicament associated with therapeutic cloning, and the problems with genomic reprogramming. Opinions from human cloning activists will be summarized. Ample time will be provided for speakers to address comments and questions from audience members.

WHAT: AAAS Seminar on the Cloning of Mammals: What are the Implications for Human Cloning

WHEN: October 25, 2001, 6:00-7:30 p.m.; Reception at 5:15 p.m.

WHERE: American Association for the Advancement of Science, 1200 New York Avenue, 2nd floor auditorium, NW, Washington DC

SPEAKERS: Keynote, Dr. Rudolf Jaenisch, Department of Biology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Respondent, Dr. Ronald Cole-Turner, Professor of Theology and Ethics, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

RSVP: Reporters should RSVP to Nisha Narayanan at 202-326-6434, nnarayan@aaas.org. Public should RSVP to Karin Sypura (AAAS) at 202-326-6733 or ksypura@aaas.org.

This series of evening seminars and receptions will highlight significant work in the field of science and religion. For more information on upcoming seminars, please visit http://www.aaas.org/spp/dser/events.htm