Regenerative Medicine in Historical Context: From Transplantation to Translation

The public is invited to this April 2007 event as part of UCSB’s popular New Visions of Nature, Science, and Religion initiative. The talk begins shortly after 12:00 noon and is preceded by a brief introduction.

When: Thursday, 12 April 2007, 12:00 noon
Where: UCSB University Center, Harbor Room
What: Lecture by Templeton Visiting Professor, Jane Maienschein

Regenerative Medicine in Historical Context: From Transplantation to Translation

Contrary to popular belief stem cell science did not start in 1998 and is nearly a century old. History may provide lessons for researchers and the public concerned about the social, political, and religious status of the embryo.

Jane Maienschein is Regents’ Professor and Parents Association Professor at Arizona State University and a former Congressional Fellow and Senior Science Advisor. She directs the ASU Center for Biology and Society and has authored or co-authored several studies of developmental biology, embryology, and cloning. Her recent book, Whose View of Life? Embryos, Cloning, and Stem Cells, examines science policy and reflects on her time in Washington, DC.

This event is free and open to the public.

For additional information contact:
Michael A. Osborne
Program in the History of Science, Technology, and Medicine
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9410
phone: 805-893-2901
email: osborne@history.ucsb.edu