Track: Embryo Ethics

Midwifery Conference 2025

Ethics of Embryo Creation and Use in IVF: This topic explores the ethical concerns of creating embryos for assisted reproduction, focusing on the moral status of embryos and the implications of their creation and potential destruction.

Embryo Selection and Genetic Screening: Participants will examine the ethical dilemmas of selecting embryos based on genetic traits, including concerns about eugenics, gender selection, and designer babies.

Embryo Disposal and Research: This section addresses the ethical challenges surrounding the disposal of unused embryos and the use of embryos in medical and scientific research, balancing potential benefits with moral concerns.

Legal and Cultural Perspectives on Embryo Ethics: A discussion of how legal frameworks and cultural norms shape the ethical landscape of embryo research and reproductive technologies, offering diverse viewpoints on the moral status of embryos.

Balancing Scientific Innovation and Ethical Boundaries: This topic focuses on the ethical responsibility of healthcare providers and researchers in ensuring that advances in reproductive technology do not compromise fundamental ethical principles.