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Qatar continues dialogue on stem cell ethics at February conference
Qatar International Conference on Stem Cell Science and Policy to showcase over 70 abstracts from more than 45 local and international institutes.
Conference builds on previous initiatives through Qatar Foundation 's partnership with Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies and James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy.
More than 45 national, regional and international institutes have already submitted over 70 abstracts for the conference. The abstracts examine the various challenges and opportunities that stem cell research presents, and include themes such as: the therapeutic potential of stem cell research, the challenges presented by stem cell research in the context of the GCC region, the commercial applications of stem cell research, and one of the most important topics in the dialogue surrounding stem cell research - the ethics and its ramifications for stem cell guidelines and policies.
"This is a unique opportunity for Qatar Foundation to continue the open dialogue it has established through its partnership with James A Baker III Institute and the Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies on ethics in stem cell research," said Qatar Foundation President of Research and Development Faisal Mohammed Al-Suwaidi.
"We want to raise awareness about Qatar's developments in stem cell research; however we also want to explore the ethical policy ramifications that come along with these developments. The Qatar International Conference on Stem Cell Science and Policy will invite scientists, ethicists and policy makers across Qatar, the region and the world to address the issues surrounding stem cell research and develop policy recommendations that account for ethical, religious and cultural factors," added Dr. Khaled Al-Subai, Qatar Foundation Director of Research Coordination and Compliance.
In discussing the Islamic bioethics that permit regulated stem cell and other biomedical research, Dr. Hatem El-Karanshawy, Founding Dean of the Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies noted, "Islamic revelation began with the word 'read:' the first word of the Quran that the Prophet (PBUH) received from God. One could not find a better explanation of Islamic civilization's emphasis on learning and research, and on the exploration and investigation of every aspect of life from the atom and the single human cell to the entire universe."
"Our participation in initiatives like this one emanates from that very spirit," added Dr. El-Karanshawy.
The recent launch of Qatar Foundation 's Research Centre for Islamic Legislation and Ethics (CILE) represents a continuation of the Qatar Faculty of Islamic Studies' involvement in exploring the ethical aspects in biomedical research including stem cells. When taken with the establishment of CILE and other initiatives across the country, the Qatar International Conference on Stem Cell Science and Policy exhibits Qatar's commitment to leading debate on key scientific topics for the region such as stem cell research.
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