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Translational Stem Cell Research

Issues Beyond the Debate on the Moral Status of the Human Embryo

  • Contributions from leading experts in the field - Focuses on the challenges to translational stem cell research beyond the debate on the moral status of the human embryo -A multidisciplinary volume that allows many types of specialists to learn from each other and view the challenges to translational stem cell research from different perspectives and in international context -A reader-friendly text, accessible for informed lay audience, students and patients
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine (STEMCELL)

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Table of contents (31 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxvi
  2. Translational Stem Cell Research: What is Possible Today and What Still Remains to be Achieved?

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
    2. Treating Cardiac Disorders with Stem Cells

      • Christine Mummery
      Pages 15-22
    3. Treating Diabetes

      • Mattias Hansson, Ole Dragsbæk Madsen
      Pages 23-34
    4. Treating Oncologic Disease

      • Peter W. Andrews
      Pages 35-43
    5. Industrial Applications of Stem Cells

      • Michael Roßbach, Manal Hadenfeld, Oliver Brüstle
      Pages 91-102
  3. Translating Stem Cell Research Knowledge from Bench to Bedside: Ethical Issues

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 111-111
  4. Creation of Human-Animal Entities for Translational Stem Cell Research: Scientific, Ethical and Regulatory Challenges

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 167-167
    2. Chimeras and Hybrids – How to Approach Multifaceted Research?

      • Gisela Badura-Lotter, Marcus Düwell
      Pages 193-209

About this book

For many years, the ethical discussion surrounding human embryonic stem cell research has focused on the moral status of the embryo. This text takes a wider moral berth and focuses on numerous ethical, legal and social aspects involved in translating the results of stem cell research into diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Translational Stem Cell Research is broken into ten sections. It opens with an overview of the latest in stem cell research, focusing on specific diseases and the treatment of burn victims. Part II discusses the issues involved in the many steps from bench to bedside, ranging from first research in vitro to clinical trials. Part III covers scientific, regulatory and ethical challenges to basic research, and Part IV details issues regarding stem cell banks. Part V explores ethical, economic and strategic issues involved in collaboration between universities and industry, and Part VI addresses legal problems raised by patents on human stem-cell based inventions plus the extent to which there can be technological solutions to a moral dilemma. Part VII presents imaginative ways of communicating research to the general public and how to create conditions for a constructive dialogue. Part VIII probes psychosocial and cultural factors affecting judgment and decisions about translational stem cell research, and Part IX explores problems and procedures raised by an examination of the evaluation of stem cell research projects in research ethics committees. The book closes with a look into the future of translational stem cell research and stem cell-based therapeutic applications.

Reviews

From the reviews:

“Hug and Hermerén … have brought together a remarkable group of scholars from various parts of the world to explore the ethical, legal, and social issues that permeate all aspects of ES cell research. … the issues and problems raised by the authors of this thoughtful and thought-provoking collection of papers are timeless and should be read, contemplated, and discussed by all who are directly or indirectly involved in stem cell research.” (John B. Jenkins, The Quarterly Review of Biology, Vol. 88 (2), June, 2013)

“This scholarly resource outlines the ethical, legal, and social aspects of translational stem cell research as it is practiced today. … This book is written for students, scholars, scientists, and healthcare professionals … . It should appeal to a wide professional audience. … The information is broad and thorough, and serves as an excellent resource for any scholar, scientist, or healthcare provider seeking to understand and further current dialogue on the topic.” (Elena M. Yates, Doody’s Review Service, June, 2011)

Editors and Affiliations

  • Dept. Medical Ethics, University of Lund, Lund, Sweden

    Kristina Hug, Göran Hermerén

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Translational Stem Cell Research

  • Book Subtitle: Issues Beyond the Debate on the Moral Status of the Human Embryo

  • Editors: Kristina Hug, Göran Hermerén

  • Series Title: Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60761-959-8

  • Publisher: Humana Totowa, NJ

  • eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media, LLC 2011

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-60761-958-1Published: 15 December 2010

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-61779-724-8Published: 28 January 2013

  • eBook ISBN: 978-1-60761-959-8Published: 25 December 2010

  • Series ISSN: 2196-8985

  • Series E-ISSN: 2196-8993

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XXVI, 462

  • Topics: Stem Cells

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eBook USD 169.00
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  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 229.99
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  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 219.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
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