BioEthics

Past Episodes

Intro to Down Syndrome

February 20, 2024//Allison Maluchnik

Matt & Jenna Weitfeldt described life with twin baby boys, one of whom has Down Syndrome.

Embryonic Research 3 - Twinning!

October 11, 2023//Allison Maluchnik

Neurobiologist Dr. Maureen Condic discussed twinning and other aspects of fertilization and pregnancy.

Following a Snowflake Adoption with the Smiths

August 30, 2023//Allison Maluchnik

Jennifer Smith described her and her husband's efforts to adopt embryos for implantation.

Embryonic Research- Ectogenesis

June 6, 2023//Allison Maluchnik

Dr. Tara Sander Lee addressed Ectogenesis, the development of embryos in artificial conditions outside the uterus.

Can Surrogacy Really Be Altruistic? P2

May 19, 2023//Allison Maluchnik

Kallie Fell of the Center for Bioethics and Culture, while acknowledging the pain of infertility, gently explains why surrogacy annihilates the dignity of our fellow human beings. (part 2) Aired 5.20.23