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Progress Educational Trust, Darwin Lecture Theatre, Darwin Building, University College London, Malet Place, London WC1E 6BT, UK
Thursday 22 May 2014
More than 35,000 children have been born in the UK as a result of donor conception since 1991. Since then, our knowledge of genetics has increased substantially, with the advent of whole genome sequencing and a better grasp of the genetic factors that can predispose people to certain medical conditions. But beyond our physical health, what does our improved understanding of genetics mean for our understanding of family?
• What does it mean to have a child through donor conception?
• What is donor conception like for the 'non-genetic' parent(s)?
• How do grandparents feel about having a grandchild who is conceived with the help of an egg, sperm or embryo donor?
• What is the role of the internet in finding donors or connecting with half-siblings?
• How many parents can a child have?
This event will explore family, kinship, gender, sexuality, assisted conception and genetics from contrasting perspectives. The event forms part of the 'Relative Strangers' project, and addresses the same themes as the Relative Strangers book written by panel speaker Professor Carol Smart together with Dr Petra Nordqvist.
In the Progress Educational Trust (PET) tradition, following introductory presentations the bulk of the debate's running time will be devoted to soliciting questions and comments from the audience.
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Organized by:
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Progress Educational Trust |
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Invited Speakers:
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Natalie Gamble (Solicitor and Founder of Natalie Gamble Associates and Brilliant Beginnings)
Anneke Lucassen (Professor of Clinical Genetics and Coordinator of Clinical Ethics and Law teaching at the University of Southampton, and Honorary Consultant in Clinical Genetics at Wessex Clinical Genetics Service)
Walter Merricks (Chair of Trustees at the Donor Conception Network, and former Member of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority)
Carol Smart (Professor of Sociology and Codirector of the Morgan Centre for the Study of Relationships and Personal Life at the University of Manchester, and coauthor of Relative Strangers)
Erika Tranfield (Director and Cofounder of Pride Angel)
[All of the speakers listed above are confirmed]
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Deadline for Abstracts:
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N/A
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Registration:
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This event is free to attend, but advance booking is required.
Please email Sandy Starr and he will add you to the attendee list.
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E-mail:
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sstarr@progress.org.uk
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