Research and Clinical Ethics Considerations for Xenotransplantation

Examines ethical and policy issues about xenotransplantation.

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About this Webinar

This webinar focuses on ethical and policy issues about xenotransplantation, which involves transplanting animal organs into humans. It examines ethical issues about informed consent and eligibility criteria for first-in-human xenotransplant trials with kidneys from genetically modified pigs. It also addresses ethical and policy issues that may arise if xenotransplantation is eventually approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for routine clinical care.

Release Date: August 29, 2024

Language Availability: English

Suggested Audiences: Postdocs, Research Personnel, Researchers, Students

Organizational Subscription Price: Included as part of an annual subscription to our All Access Webinar Package
Independent Learner Price: $49 per person


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Research and Clinical Ethics Considerations for Xenotransplantation

Elisa J. Gordon, PhD, MPH – Vanderbilt University Medical Center;  Michael K. Gusmano, PhD – Lehigh University; Karen J. Maschke, PhD – The Hastings Center

Learning Objectives:

  • Recognize at least three ethical and policy issues about xenotransplantation.
  • Explain ethical concerns regarding eligibility criteria for participating in a first-in-human pig kidney xenotransplant trial.
  • Identify at least two ethical concerns about participant informed consent.
  • Recognize potential ethical and policy issues regarding access to pig kidneys (and other animal organs) if the FDA approves xenotransplantation for routine clinical care.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 21254 (English)


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