ESTOOLS - Advances with human embryonic stem cells - TELESCOPE Bonn<>Jerusalem

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TELESCOPE Bonn<>Jerusalem

17 March 2009

ESTOOLS held its 2-day T.E.L.E.S.C.O.P.E. activity for 16-19 year old students simultaneously between Bonn and Jerusalem high schools on 16-17 March 2009.

Day One introduced the students to stem cell scientific theory. The scientific applications (i.e. in medicine) were then placed in context by an overview on the ethical issues related to stem cell research (including diversity of views in relation to culture, religion, societal background). Giving the talks and participating in the discussions were scientists and diverse representatives of society (religious leaders, patients, clinicians).

Click for detailed programme Day 1

On Day 2 the discussions were linked in real time by videoconference from the Life & Brain building in Bonn and from Givat Ram at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

Click for detailed programme Day 2

See our T.E.L.E.S.C.O.P.E. page for more information about this outreach programme.  

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In Bonn participated the students from the Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-Gymnasium (50 on Day 1, 23 on Day 2, along with 5 teachers). In Jerusalem attended 21 students on both days from the Leyada School, Harel School, Abu Ghosh School, Rosary Sisters’ High School, Al Mukaber School. 

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NOTE

This event aims to present the diversity of views existing in western societies. Opinions against as well as in favour of human embryonic stem cells have been presented and discussed. Human embryonic stem cell research opponents (including from the Roman Catholic church) were invited to participate at the Monday Ethics session (to talk and/or join the discussion panel). The attempt was not fruitful this time and we will renew our warm welcome at future events for participation by opponents as well as supporters of stem cell research.