16-18 November 2011 Leuven, Belgium Ethics of Reproductive Technologies Intensive Course on Ethical Issues in Reproductive Medicine Keynote Speaker Prof. Dr. Paul Devroey Centre for Reproductive Medicine University Hospital Brussels Course Coordinator Prof. Dr. Kris Dierickx
STAFF Keynote speaker Staff Erasmus Mundus Master of Bioethics Centre for Biomedical Ethics and Law Faculty of Medicine Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium Prof. Dr. Paul Devroey Centre for Reproductive Medicine, University Hospital Brussels Prof. Dr. Yvonne Denier Centre for Biomedical Ethics and Law, K.U.Leuven Prof. Dr. Koen Devriendt Department of Human Genetics, K.U.Leuven Prof. Dr. Kris Dierickx Centre for Biomedical Ethics and Law, K.U.Leuven Prof. Dr. Thomas D Hooghe and colleagues Leuven University Fertility Centre, K.U.Leuven Prof. Dr. Bart Hansen Centre for Biomedical Ethics and Law, K.U.Leuven Prof. Dr. Guido Pennings Bioethics Institute Ghent, Ghent University Prof. Dr. Paul Schotsmans Centre for Biomedical Ethics and Law, K.U. CENTRE FOR BIOMEDICAL ETHICS AND LAW The Centre for Biomedical Ethics and Law consists of a number of experts in medical law and medical ethics. The Centre aspires to provide training, research and scientific and societal service in medical ethics and law. The Centre was created in 1986 and celebrates in 2011 its twenty-fifth anniversary.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES About 3 decades ago, the world was astonished by the birth of Louisa Brown, the first in vitro fertilisation baby. This was the beginning of an evolution that seems to have no limits: in vitro fertilisation, pre-implantation genetic diagnosis, reprogenetics, cloning, stem cell research, sex selection, etc. These medical possibilities or promises, however, are not without ethical and social implications. The objective of this course is to focus at some of the most challenging ethical issues in reproductive medicine, as well on the level of fundamental notions as applied clinical questions. In the first part the participants are introduced in the medical and technical possibilities, treatments and limits of the actual reproductive technologies. In the second part follows the ethical reflection on contemporary and foundational issues in reproductive ethics. The final part consists of international and intercultural perspectives. FORMAT This course works from an interdisciplinary (clinical, ethical, philosophical) perspective. During the course experts will give presentations on various topics in the domain of reproductive medicine. There will be time for intensive discussions. The language of instruction will be English. PARTICIPANTS The course is of interest to participants from diverse professional backgrounds, such as medicine, philosophy and theology, health care, and PhD students undertaking courses of study in these areas. All participants will receive a syllabus with introductory readings prior to the course. Since the programme schedule is fully packed, participants are kindly advised to prepare by studying these materials in advance. Lecturers will assume acquaintance with these basic readings.
PROGRAMME Wednesday, 16 November 2011 Reproductive Technologies and Ethics 9h-10h: Welcome and General introduction Kris Dierickx 10h-12h30: Infertility investigation and treatment in the Leuven University Fertility Center + visit to the laboratory Thomas D Hooghe and colleagues 13h-14h: Lunch 14h-16h: Key Note Lecture: Logical borders in reproductive strategies Paul Devroey 16h-16h30: Refreshments 16.30h-17h30: Case discussion Kris Dierickx 20h-22h: Movie + discussion
PROGRAMME Thursday, 17 November 2011 Contemporary Issues in Reproductive Ethics 9h-10h30: Reprogenetics: ethics between genetic and reproductive medicine Koen Devriendt 10h30-11h: Refreshments 11h-13h: Secrecy and disclosure in the context of third party reproduction Kris Dierickx 13h-14h: Lunch Foundational perspectives 14h-16h: Responsible parenthood and the search for healthy children Kris Dierickx 16h-16h30: Refreshments 16h30-18h: Childwish: Need or desire? Yvonne Denier 19h: Dinner
PROGRAMME Friday, 18 November 2011 International and Intercultural Perspectives 9h-11h: The paradox of infertility in the world s overcrowded countries Guido Pennings 11h-11h30: Refreshments 11h30-13h: Religious traditions on the ethical evaluation of reproductive technologies Paul Schotsmans 13h-14h: Lunch 14h-15h30: Ethical aspects of stem cell research and reproduction Bart Hansen 15h30-16h: Questions and answers. Evaluation of the course. 16h-17h: Good bye reception
VENUE K.U. Leuven University Hospital Herestraat 49 3000 Leuven Holy Spirit College Louis Janssenszaal Naamsestraat 40 3000 Leuven REGISTRATION The course fee will be 650 if you register as a participant before September15 th 2011, 750 for registration from September 15 th 2011 onwards. This fee includes tuition and course materials, as well as refreshments, three lunches and a dinner. Detailed information on registration and payment can be found at our website www.masterbioethics.org under Intensive Courses. Participants are expected to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements. Please refer to our website www.masterbioethics.org for information on travelling and accommodation. INFORMATION Contact: Kris Dierickx PhD and Chantal De Keersmaecker K.U.Leuven Centre for Biomedical Ethics and Law Kapucijnenvoer 35/3 box 7001 3000 Leuven Belgium E-mail: Chantal.dekeersmaecker@med.kuleuven.be Tel. 00 32 16 33 69 26 Fax 00 32 16 33 69 52 www.cbmer.be www.masterbioethics.org
ERASMUS MUNDUS MASTER OF BIOETHICS This course is part of the Erasmus Mundus Master of Bioethics programme organised by a consortium of three European universities, namely the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Belgium), Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen (The Netherlands) and the Università degli Studi di Padova (Italy). Because of this combination, participants of the intensive course Ethics of Reproductive Technologies, will join Master students from all over the world. FURTHER INFORMATION Erasmus Mundus: http://ec.europa.eu/education/external-relationprogrammes/doc72_en.htm Intensive courses Erasmus Mundus Master of Bioethics: https://med.kuleuven.be/faculteit_geneeskunde/english/borders/erasmus-mundusbioethics/intensive-courses Centre for Biomedical Ethics and Law: http://www.kuleuven.be/cbmer/index.php?lan=e