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***Canceled*** JSGS/WRTC Public Lecture ~ Stem Cell Tourism: Research Exploring its Scope, Implications and Physician Involvement
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and hope to re-schedule at a later date.
Friday January 25, 2013
Start Time: 12:30 PM - End Time: 2:00 PM
| Category: | Public Lecture | |
| Campus: | Both campuses | |
| Saskatoon Location: | Prairie Room, Diefenbaker Building, University of Saskatchewan Campus | |
| Regina Location: | JSGS Window Room, 2nd Floor, Gallery Building, University of Regina, College Avenue Campus | |
| Description: | Medical tourism has a long history and covers a broad range of activities. In recent years, one facet of this industry that has begun to attract attention is the emergence of “stem cell tourism”, a practice whereby individuals pursue stem cell-based interventions for a wide range of conditions despite insuffi cient evidence of safety or effi cacy. As is true of many areas of medical tourism, stem cell tourism raises various health policy issues and presents a number of research challenges. This presentation will present results from an on-going research agenda exploring the scope of this phenomenon and the associated implications for health systems, health care providers, biomedical research communities and patients. It will conclude with a brief discussion about a current research project examining the involvement of physicians in stem cell tourism and the role of professional regulation in this context. | |
| Please Note: | Please be advised that the JSGS Window Room is located on the second floor of the Gallery Building. Individuals with mobility difficulties should contact us at 306.585.5869 or js_outreach@uregina.ca at least one week prior to the event. | |
| Cost: | Free | |
| Contact: | Karen Jaster-Laforge (306) 585-5869 | |