Ethics, Law & Community Awareness

Stem cell science is a field that attracts considerable public interest and expectation. This is due to the promise and the complexity of the science, as well as the community’s concern about the potential impact of new discoveries on society.

Researchers involved in the Unit have interviewed Australians who have sought experimental treatments

The Education, Ethics, Law and Community Awareness Unit has been established to promote achievements in the field - both by scientific members of the Stem Cells Australia initiative and other Australian stem cell scientists - to ensure that Australians understand the impact of scientific breakthroughs in this fast-paced and fascinating field.

The Unit will foster multi-disciplinary research into issues associated with stem cell science through collaborations with national and international experts in law, ethics, sociology, public policy and education. Findings from such research provide the foundation for the Unit’s educational material and communication strategies.

Led by Dr Megan Munsie, the Unit will engage with healthcare professionals, patients, teachers, students and interested community groups to facilitate well informed and robust public debates on policy, health and ethical issues associated with the use of stem in the clinic and the laboratory.

Education, Ethics, Law & Community Awareness