Sunday Salon- Stem Cells on the Brain: Biology, Politics, and Ethics of Embryonic Stem Cell Research April 17, 2011

Join us for this series of intriguing conversations with Wesleyan faculty, staff and alumni. Salons are accompanied by coffee and delicious baked goods from O’Rourke’s Diner. Your suggested donation of $5 ensures the continuation of these fabulous events! This series is co-sponsored by the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies at Wesleyan (www.wesleyan.edu/masters).

What are embryonic stem cells and why is their use so controversial? How close are we to therapies? What has Obama done for stem cell research? What are some of the ethical implications of embryonic stem cell research? Join Wesleyan’s Dr. Laura Grabel and discuss this exciting area of science.