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This introductory webinar will explore the ethical, scientific, and policy-related issues surrounding In Vitro Gametogenesis (IVG), while raising key questions that are central to the development and future of this reproductive biotechnology.

Join us for a thought-provoking webinar on January 28, 13:00 – 14:00 UK time, with Sarah Norcross Director of Progress Educational Trust (PET) and FoHR Principal Investigator Stephen Wilkinson discussing In Vitro Gametogenesis (IVG) - What Issues Does It Raise?

Key themes include:

• The potential for IVG to provide fertility options for people unable to have genetically related children, including infertile individuals, older women, and same-sex couples.
• Balancing the benefits of increased reproductive choice with the risks of gamete* misuse or genetic modification.
• Assessing whether current regulations are fit for purpose and how policy might evolve to ensure the ethical and responsible use of IVG.

Register now to join the webinar and visit our website to explore ongoing discussions about IVG: Science, Ethics, Policy, and Regulation.

What is IVG?

In vitro gametogenesis (IVG) involves using stem cells to create sperm and egg cells in the lab, which can then be used to produce embryos. This emerging technology has the potential to offer fertility solutions for those who cannot have genetically related children, including infertile individuals, older women, and same-sex couples. Results from trials with mice suggest that IVG could become a reality for human use in the coming decades, for both research and reproductive purposes.

*A gamete is a reproductive cell, either the male sperm or the female egg.