Opponents and supporters of Planned Parenthood demonstrate July 28 in Philadelphia.
Wednesday, Sep 30 2015
Planned Parenthood And The Debate Over Fetal Tissue Research
Many first heard about fetal tissue research when the Center for Medical Progress released a series of videos about Planned Parenthood. But scientists have used fetal tissue since the middle of the 20th century. It has contributed to the development of many vaccines, including the vaccine for polio, and today some scientists say these cells – from aborted fetuses – are the key to more groundbreaking discoveries. Others are less optimistic, pointing to the advancement of new stem cell technologies and the complicated issue of abortion tied into research. We look at how the political fight over funding for Planned Parenthood is drawing attention to the medical uses of fetal tissue.
Guests
- Julie Rovner senior correspondent, Kaiser Health News; author of "Health Care Policy and Politics A-Z"
- Dr. David Prentice vice president and research director, Charlotte Lozier Institute
- Dr. Akhilesh Pandey professor at the Institute of Genetic Medicine and the Departments of Biological Chemistry, Oncology and Pathology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
- Insoo Hyun associate professor in the Department of Bioethics and Director of the Case Western Reserve University Stem Cell Ethics Center.
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