'Stem cells at the pub' - panel discussion
22 November 2009

Whether the story is about promises of groundbreaking cures, allegations of scientific fraud or warnings of ethical dilemmas, stem cell research makes headlines and sparks debate.
How does the media shape the public’s perceptions of stem cells and scientists? Is the promise of stem cells over-hyped?
Who is responsible for keeping the story straight?
Stem Cells at the Pub
Date: Sunday 22 November
Time: 7pm for 7.30pm start
Venue: Canberra Labor Club, Civic, 16 Petrie Plaza
Panel includes:
* Professor Alan Trounson – President of the California Institute of Regenerative Medicine
* Simon Grose – Canberra Correspondent, Science Media
This event is free and open to the public.
Seats are limited so rsvp to 0402710943 or asccanberra ‘at’ gmail.com.
Presented by the Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research and the Australian Science Communicators.

When: 22/11/2009 - 22/11/2009, 1900 - 2200

Venue: Canberra Labor Club, Civic, 16 Petrie Plaza

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