This Monday! From IVF to Stem Cells: An Overview of Islamic Biomedical Ethics w/ Dr. Sadik Kassim
Join us as Dr. Sadik Kassim discusses explores the ethical considerations in Islamic law concerning technologies.
From IVF to Stem Cells: An Overview of Islamic Biomedical Ethics
Date: Monday, September 23, 2024
Time: 6:00PM
Location: Kimmel Center for University Life, Rm. 405/406
"From IVF to Stem Cells: An Overview of Islamic Biomedical Ethics" explores the ethical considerations in Islamic law concerning technologies such as in vitro fertilization (IVF) and stem cell research. It compares these with Western biomedical ethics and examines the perspectives of various Muslim schools of thought, including Sunni and Shii.
Dr. Sadik Kassim is a Scientist specializing in Gene Therapy and Cancer Immunology based in Boston. Dr. Kassim is a founder of the Islamic Message Foundation of New Orleans and the Taha Collective in Boston.
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