Embryonic Stem Cell-Based Therapeutics: Balancing Scientific Progress and Bioethics

15 Pages Posted: 18 Feb 2010

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Robert Sackstein

Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center

Ronald Chester

New England Law | Boston

Date Written: February 17, 2010

Abstract

The breakneck speed of scientific developments in embryonic stem (ES) cell technologies is, commensurately, ushering forth new bioethical debate(s) regarding these cells. A framework of bioethical principles is presented here to guide biomedical scientists and others engaged in improving human welfare through the application of ES cell-based therapies.

Keywords: Embryonic Stem Cells

Suggested Citation

Sackstein, Robert and Chester, Ronald, Embryonic Stem Cell-Based Therapeutics: Balancing Scientific Progress and Bioethics (February 17, 2010). Health Matrix: Journal of Law-Medicine, Vol. 20, 2010, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1554585

Robert Sackstein

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