In light of the recent octuplets controversy, there has been much debate over the number of embryos that should be implanted and whether IVF clinics should be allowed to advertise the selection of embryos for implantation based on their genetic profile (potential eye color, hair color, skin tone, gender, etc.). The panel will discuss medical ethics questions as they relate to new technologies, with a focus on the octo-tuplets and other issues in the media.

This student-produced panel includes faculty members of the Penn School of Medicine and speakers from other leading institutions.

Moderated by Jason Schwartz, of Penn Center for Bioethics, this student-organized panel includes speakers invited by:

• The Muslim Student Association — Sadik Kassim, PhD from the Gene Therapy Program at Penn Med;
• Newman Council — Father Mark Aita, SJ, MD, from the Institute of Catholic Bioethics at St. Joseph's University;
• Penn Students for Christ — Raymond Townsend, MD, from Penn Med;
• Secular — Katherine Taylor, J.D, Ph.D, Penn Bioethics Center;
• and Hillel — Rabbi David A. Teutsch, Ph.D. Director, Center for Jewish> Ethics Reconstructionist Rabbinical College.

Admission is free, however please reserve a ticket to this event. It is likely that the room will change due to capacity issues, so we will notify all ticket-holders prior to the event.

Date: April 2, 2009
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Houston Hall Room 223 (Golkin Room)
Cost: Free!
Registration:Advance reservations are closed. Feel free to just show up at the event.