New reproductive technologies such as cloning, genome editing, and ectogenesis — growing an embryo outside the body — are no longer science fiction. They’re all possible new beginnings for human life.

Join APrf Kylie Dunning, APrf David Hunter and Dr Hilary Bowman-Smart in asking questions about what comes next. How might these technologies reshape our understanding of “biological parenthood”? Who has the right to reproduce, and how? What happens to equity, consent, and identity when the womb becomes optional?

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Associate Professor Kylie Dunning is an ARC Future Fellow and leads the Reproductive Success team within the Robinson Research Institute, the Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing, and the School of Biomedicine. Kylie is a reproductive biologist who uses cutting-edge, light-based technologies (called photonics) to better understand the biology that underpins successful development of the oocyte (egg) and early embryo.

Associate Professor David Hunter is a Senior Lecturer in the College of Health at Adelaide University. David’s background is in philosophy, concentrating on political philosophy and ethics, both theoretical and applied, mainly in the context of medical practice, research ethics and other professional practices.

Dr Hilary Bowman-Smart is a Research Fellow in the College of Health at Adelaide University. Hilary works within empirical bioethics and philosophy of medicine, with a focus on reproductive ethics, genomics, technology and diagnosis. She has an interdisciplinary background and training in biomedical science, philosophy, classics, and public health.

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Snacks provided and drinks available for purchase.

Unfortunately this event will no longer be Auslan interpreted.

 

What is Ethos?
Ethos is a place for you to have conversations about future-focused ethical issues relating to research, technological development and the broader social context. Each forum focuses on an object as the starting point.

Want more?
Come from 5:30pm and explore BEGINNINGS, the current exhibition at MOD. in which we think about how we start things in the present to create positive change for the future.

What to expect?
We are likely to see 50-odd participants attend this relaxed, but interactive evening event. You can expect conversation with friends and strangers, sharing perspectives and (hopefully) some laughs too.

The launch component will include drinks and talking, followed by what is a typical night at Ethos: an activity, a break with drinks, then a short panel and group discussions.

This event is – as is all of MOD. – wheelchair accessible and while participants are standing for the launch, they are then seated for the entirety of Ethos. The Multi-Access Suite is available if you need a quiet space.