Animal-to-Human Transplants: the Ethics of Xenotransplantation
Council Presentations
- EU Project
In 2000 Dr Sandy Thomas, Director of the Council, gave a presentation on the ethical, social, economic and legal aspects of xenotransplantation.
- World Health Organisation (WHO) consultation
In 1998 the Council’s then Deputy Director, Rachel Bartlett, participated in the 'WHO Consultation on ‘ Xenotransplantation: Infectious Disease Prevention and Ethical Considerations'.
- Norwegian Biotechnology Advisory Board
Members of the Norwegian Biotechnology Advisory Board and additional representatives from Sweden and Denmark, including directors of Sandoz in both these countries, visited the Council in September 1996 following specific interest raised by the issues surrounding xenotransplantation.
- Workshop with the US Institute of Medicine (IOM)
A joint workshop was held in Washington to coincide with the publication of IOMs report on the topic in July 1996. Over 150 of the leading authorities concerned with xenotransplantation attended the workshop. Professor Albert Weale, Professor John Ledingham, Professor David Morton, Dr Brian Newbould, the Executive Secretary and the Deputy Secretary attended on behalf of the Council.
Last Updated Wed, 23 June 2004