Public Lecture: Sex, Science and Stem Cells
Thursday 22 January 2026, 6:15pm to 8:00pm
Venue
The Dukes, Lancaster, UK, LA1 1QE - View MapOpen to
All Lancaster University (non-partner) students, Alumni, Public, StaffRegistration
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Could Science Replace Sex in Making Babies?
Lancaster University invites you to a public lecture and panel discussion on Thursday 22 January 2026, exploring one of the most transformative scientific developments since IVF: stem cells and their potential to reshape human reproduction.
This 'Sex, Science and Stem Cells: The Future of Human Reproduction' lecture is open to all, whether you’re curious about cutting-edge science, concerned about ethics, or simply fascinated by the future of medicine.
From creating sperm and eggs in the lab to embryo models that mimic early development, stem cell research is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. These breakthroughs could revolutionize fertility treatments, challenge long-held assumptions about family and parenthood, and raise profound ethical, legal and NHS funding questions.
This discussion comes off the back of research led by Lancaster University through the Wellcome-funded Future of Human Reproduction Proj
Event Details
Lancaster University invites you to a public lecture and panel discussion on Thursday 22 January 2026, exploring one of the most transformative scientific developments since IVF: stem cells and their potential to reshape human reproduction. This 'Sex, Science and Stem Cells: The Future of Human Reproduction' lecture is open to all, whether you’re curious about cutting-edge science, concerned about ethics, or simply fascinated by the future of medicine.
From creating sperm and eggs in the laboratory to embryo models that mimic early development, stem cell research is pushing the boundaries of what's possible in human reproduction. This free lecture and panel discussion explores the science behind these developments and their ethical, legal and policy implications.
A recording of this in-person event will be made available in the weeks following.
Contact Details
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