This event features a panel discussion exploring current ethical questions in science and medicine, including the public funding of stem cell research, the patenting of genes and medical treatments, and genetic testing. The program will include a question and answer session with the audience. Reception to follow.

Moderator:

Amy Harmon, National Correspondent for The New York Times

Panelists:

Dr. Wendy Chung, Herbert Irving Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in Medicine and Director of Clinical Genetics at Columbia University

Harold Edgar, Julius Silver Professor in Law, Science, and Technology at Columbia University

Dr. Ruth Fischbach, Professor of Bioethics and Director of the Center for Bioethics at Columbia University

Dr. Robert Pollack, Professor of Biological Sciences andDirector of the Center for the Study of Science and Religion at Columbia University

Dr. Kenneth Prager, Professor of Clinical Medicine at the Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, Director of Clinical Ethics and Chairman of the Medical Ethics Committee of New York Presbyterian Hospital at Columbia University Medical Center

This program is sponsored by The Kraft Family Fund for Interfaith and Intercultural Awareness.

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