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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values

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The Consortium on Law and Values in Health, Environment & the Life Sciences links University of Minnesota centers to support interdisciplinary research, research ethics, and work on the societal implications of biomedicine and the life sciences.

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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
‼️Time sensitive: Apply for up to $120k in federal funds for projects related to data centers & water usage. Submit your notice of intent to University of Minnesota Water Resources Center (WRC) by 9am on Tues, Oct 13. WRC is a Consortium member center. More information: wrc.umn.edu/usgs-niwr-co...
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USGS/NIWR National Competitive Grants Program | Water Resources Center
USGS/NIWR National Annual Competitive Grants (general)Notice of Intent (required) due October 13th, 9 a.m.
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Happening in just 3 WEEKS! Register today to reserve your spot — it's free and open to the public. We hope you'll join us for this timely and important webinar featuring expert speakers. Register at z.umn.edu/synbioCLV
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Consortium member the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain (MIDB) is marking five years of impact, discovery, & community with a celebration on Thurs, Oct 8 from 5:00-7:30pm Central. Admission is free, & all families, neighbors, & friends are welcome. Register: midb.umn.edu/events/midb-...
5 Years Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Join us later this month for a fascinating, important, and timely webinar!
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Join the Center for Bioethics this Friday for a free webinar on “Stigma as a Social Determinant of Health: A Policy Classification Framework and Call to Action.” The Center for Bioethics is a Consortium member center. Details below ⬇️
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University of Minnesota Center for Bioethics @umnbioethics.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Please join us next Friday for our upcoming health equity webinar, “Stigma as a Social Determinant of Health: A Policy Classification Framework and Call to Action” with @drcarterbawa.bsky.social 🗓️: October 2 ⏱️: 12-1 p.m. (CDT) Register Now! It’s free: z.umn.edu/bjn8
Center for Bioethics’ Ethics Grand Rounds, titled "Stigma as a Social Determinant of Health: A Policy Classification Framework and Call to Action." Presented by Dr. Lisa Carter-Bawa from Hackensack Meridian Health's Center for Discovery & Innovation. Held via Zoom on Friday, October 2, from 12 to 1 p.m. CDT. Free and open to all. IPE credit and certificates of attendance for CEUs are available.
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Consortium co-chair Francis X. Shen, JD, PhD, has been appointed the Irving Younger Professor in Law at the University of Minnesota Law School. The Irving Younger Professorship in Law honors a former faculty member who was a legendary trial attorney. Read more: law.umn.edu/news/2026-09...
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Three experts will explore how to realize the promise of synthetic biology while controlling potential risks in our free webinar on "Frontiers in Synthetic Biology: SpudCells, Mirror Life & Societal Implications." 📅Thurs, 10/29 ⏰2-3:30pm CT 📍Zoom Register: z.umn.edu/synbioCLV Meet our speakers ⬇️
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
On this new episode of Minnesota Law Now, @umnlawschool.bsky.social Dean William McGeveran, Prof. Daniel Schwarcz, Consortium co-chair Francis X. Shen, & Consortium chair Susan M. Wolf discuss the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on law, medicine, and the human mind. youtu.be/zHSALiS15YE?...
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AI, Ethics, and the Future of Human Reasoning
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Minnesota Law @umnlawschool.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Minnesota Law Now - AI, Ethics, and the Future of Human Reasoning: @wmcgeveran.bsky.social speaks with @danielschwarcz.bsky.social, Prof Francis Shen, and Prof Susan Wolf about opportunities and risks AI poses across legal systems, neuroscience, health care, and scientific research. z.umn.edu/bmw8
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AI, Ethics, and the Future of Human Reasoning
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Join Consortium member the Center for Science, Technology, & Environmental Policy (CSTEP) for their upcoming seminars. ➡Sept 23—“How Minnesota’s Public Agencies Approach Climate Policy Economics” ➡Sept 28—Elizabeth Lien, Great Plains Sustainability Strategies Register: events.tc.umn.edu/cstep/all
Fall '26 STEP Seminars; Center for Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy; University of Minnesota
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Three experts will explore how to realize the promise of synthetic biology while controlling potential risks in our free webinar on "Frontiers in Synthetic Biology: SpudCells, Mirror Life & Societal Implications." 📅Thurs, 10/29 ⏰2-3:30pm CT 📍Zoom Register: z.umn.edu/synbioCLV Meet our speakers ⬇️
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) is accepting applications for the Child Health Collaborative Grant, which provides up to $65,000 for projects addressing unmet child health needs. Apply by October 5. CTSI is a Consortium member center. Learn more: ctsi.umn.edu/funding/chil...
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
This online event is led by Consortium co-chair Francis X. Shen, JD, PhD, and funded by a grant from the Dana Foundation. Register: z.umn.edu/neuroX @danafoundation.bsky.social @neuroxcareers.bsky.social #NeuroscienceCareers #Neuroscience #CareerFair #STEM #GradSchool
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Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Virtual Career Fair in Neuroscience & Society 2026. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
The 4th Annual Career Fair in Neuroscience & Society provides an opportunity to learn from and network with leading experts and practitioners in neuroscience and society. Come to learn about how you c...
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
During the first hour, an expert panel will discuss pathways to neuroscience graduate school and industry careers in neurotech. Then, attendees will join breakout rooms and speak in small groups with neuroscience graduate programs and neurotech industry leaders. Register: z.umn.edu/neuroX
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The Dana Foundation Career Network in Neuroscience & Society 4th Annual Career Fair is an opportunity to think outside the box with leading experts in NeuroX fields. It's not too late to register for tonight's sessions, happening from 6-8pm CT. Register: z.umn.edu/neuroX
What to expect at the Dana Foundation Career Fair
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Considering a career in a neuroscience field? There's still time to register for the Dana Foundation Career Network in Neuroscience and Society Career Fair, happening virtually on Monday, Sept 14 & Tuesday, Sept 15. The event is led by Consortium co-chair Francis X. Shen, JD, PhD. Details below ⬇️
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
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Join the Consortium on Law and Values for a free, public webinar on "Frontiers in Synthetic Biology: SpudCells, Mirror Life & Societal Implications." After registering, you will receive a confirmation...
Revolutionary advances in cell engineering and synthetic biology offer enormous potential benefits, while raising vexing ethical and policy issues. A team at the University of Minnesota has developed ...
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🗣️Michael J. Imperiale, PhD, Arthur F. Thurnau Professor Emeritus of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Michigan
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🗣️R. Alta Charo, JD, Warren P. Knowles Professor Emerita of Law and Bioethics, University of Wisconsin at Madison @law.wisc.edu
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🗣️Kate Adamala, PhD, Associate Professor of Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development, College of Biological Sciences, University of Minnesota
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Three top experts will explore how to realize the promise of synthetic biology while controlling potential risks in our free, public webinar on "Frontiers in Synthetic Biology: SpudCells, Mirror Life & Societal Implications." Join us Thurs, Oct 29 from 2-3:30pm CT on Zoom. Meet our speakers below.
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Congrats @mtosterholm.bsky.social & @cidrap.bsky.social's Vaccine Integrity Project: 4 new papers reviewing COVID-19, flu & RSV vaccines. Findings show protection from severe illness, hospitalization & death. CIDRAP is a Consortium member center. Read the papers: www.cidrap.umn.edu/vaccine-inte...
Screenshot of a JAMA Perspective titled “Respiratory Season Virus Vaccines: Restoring Confidence and Trust,” by Sandra Adamson Fryhofer, Andrea M. Garcia, Michael T. Osterholm, et al. Osterholm’s affiliation is the Vaccine Integrity Project, Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, University of Minnesota.
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Three experts will explore how to realize the promise of synthetic biology while controlling potential risks in our free webinar on "Frontiers in Synthetic Biology: SpudCells, Mirror Life & Societal Implications." 📅Thurs, Oct 29 ⏰2-3:30pm CT 📍Zoom Register: umn.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
A paper in ASEE PEER offers a new tool to advance research ethics in dispersed science networks. Based in the Consortium, the NSF-funded NetEthics project developed & piloted educational case studies. Read the paper by Gillian Roehrig, Susan M Wolf, Timothy Pruett & Korkut Uygun: peer.asee.org/59284
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
The Minnesota State Fair starts tomorrow! And the University of Minnesota will be offering giveaways, educational events, & opportunities to participate in research. Several Consortium member centers will host exhibits, so be sure to stop by. Learn more: consortium.umn.edu/news/consort...
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Minnesota Law @umnlawschool.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Prof. Francis Shen told @mprnews.org that healthcare orgs’ use of AI is exposing growing tensions, highlighted by a former Mayo Clinic executive’s whistleblower lawsuit alleging the clinic skirted review boards and hid error rates to maintain its hold as an industry leader in AI. z.umn.edu/bi2u
Maroon background, gold banner, maroon block M: Faculty in the News: “The nature of the allegations are the sorts of things that we should expect to see more and more of. I would just be very surprised if we don’t see more of these types of concerns coming into court.” -Prof. Francis Shen; MPR News logo
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Minnesota Law @umnlawschool.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Prof. Susan Wolf, chair of @umnconsortium.bsky.social co-authored an article in the @hastingscenter.bsky.social Report examining evolving research ethics for big team science in research networks. The findings outlined in the article grows out of the NSF-funded NetEthics project. z.umn.edu/bhr8
Gold background, maroon banner, gold block M: Faculty in the News; “This groundbreaking article opens a new frontier in research ethics. [It will help] to address the challenges facing big research groups coordinating across diverse labs and institutions.” - Prof. Susan Wolf; The Hastings Center Report logo
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Join Consortium member center @umnbioethics.bsky.social for an upcoming event in the Ethics Grand Rounds webinar series. Details below ⬇️
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Consortium member center @umn-midb.bsky.social and Prof. Meghan Swanson awarded $34.7 million grant! Details below ⬇️
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Can cryobiology agree on its language? In this video, Lakshya Gangwar, PhD, shares why harmonizing terminology in cryobiology is essential for improving reproducibility, regulatory clarity, ethical governance, & translation across medicine, conservation, food & agriculture.
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NSF ATP-Bio Public Webinar Series (2026-06-16): Dr. Lakshya Gangwar
NSF ATP-Bio Public Webinar Series (2026-06-16): One Field, Many Terms: Can Cryobiology Agree on Its Language? Lakshya Gangwar, PhD Post-doctoral Associate, Dept of Mechanical Engineering,…
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Mary Jo Kreitzer, PhD, RN, FAAN, is retiring from UMN in January. Prof. Kreitzer is the director of the Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing, a Consortium member center. Congratulations, Prof. Kreitzer, and thank you for many years of partnership & collaboration!
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Dr. Mary Jo Kreitzer to Retire After Three Decades of Visionary Leadership at the University of Minnesota’s Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing
Since founding the Center in 1995, Kreitzer has led the development of innovative academic programs, groundbreaking research initiatives, community partnerships, and clinical and educational programs…
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Safeguarding Earth’s biodiversity is urgent. An article in New Space considers benefits, challenges & solutions of a proposed lunar biorepository and how astrobiology plays a role in the effort to preserve Earth’s resources. Authors include Consortium chair Susan M. Wolf, JD. doi.org/10.1177/2168...
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
What ethical issues does xenotransplantation raise? In this video, transplant surgeon & xenotransplant expert Andrew Adams, MD, PhD, posits questions for consideration. Watch the full conversation on how emerging technologies may impact the future of organ transplantation: z.umn.edu/TransplantFuture
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Should we use AI in organ transplantation—what are the risks? In this video, transplant surgeon & bioethicist Anji Wall, MD, PhD, FACS discusses the potential pitfalls. Watch the full conversation on how emerging technologies may impact the future of organ transplantation: z.umn.edu/TransplantFuture
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
How could cryopreserving organs change the organ transplant system? In this video, transplant surgeon & OPTN President John C Magee, MD weighs in on the possibilities. Watch the full conversation on how emerging technologies may impact the future of organ transplantation: z.umn.edu/TransplantFuture
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Minnesota Law @umnlawschool.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
@umnconsortium.bsky.social chair Prof. Susan Wolf co-authored the article, “Filling the Network Gap in Research Ethics: Analyzing Ethical Issues at Scale in Big Team Science” in the Hastings Center Report. z.umn.edu/bfkv
Background photo of hands coming together with connecting graphic of lines and dots over the top, maroon layer over photo, gold banner, maroon block M: Faculty in the News; Research Insight: “Filling the Network Gap in Research Ethics: Analyzing Ethical Issues at Scale in Big Team Science” - Prof. Susan Wolf; The Hastings Center Report logo
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
A pioneering article in @hastingscenter.bsky.social maps the challenges facing far-flung research networks & presents new work to scale research ethics for 21st Century science. The article is from the NSF-funded NetEthics project & led by Consortium Chair Susan M. Wolf, JD. 🔗 z.umn.edu/NetEthicsHCR
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Consortium member center @umnbioethics.bsky.social is offering some great courses in the upcoming semester! ⤵️
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
The "Frontier Issues in Organ Transplantation" webinar recording is now available! Top national experts Drs. John Magee, Angi Wall, and Andrew Adams addressed emerging technologies in organ transplantation and associated ethical issues. Feel free to share and use the video. youtu.be/z97qHDxqy4Y?...
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Frontier Issues in Organ Transplantation: New Approaches to Saving Lives & Securing Trust
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Are data centers good or bad for the cities they're built in? A new UMN project involving Consortium member centers CSTEP & IonE aims to help local officials make challenging data center decisions for their unique communities. Learn more in Minnesota Law magazine: law.umn.edu/magazine/spr...
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Join Consortium member center @umnbioethics.bsky.social for their upcoming webinar on "Ethical Disobedience." Details below ⬇️
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
That's a wrap! Thanks for joining us. A recording of today's webinar will be available soon. Check our website for the link: consortium.umn.edu/event/fronti... #TransplantEthics
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Dr. Wall discusses first person authorization for organ donation, rights of the donor's family before and after death, and an organ procurement organization's role. The family always has the right to say no. #TransplantEthics
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Speakers discuss the potential benefits and risks of incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into the organ transplantation system. #TransplantEthics
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
With both xenotransplantation and allotransplantation, Dr. Adams raises the question of how long a transplanted organ needs to last to be considered a success story. #TransplantEthics
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
In response to a question about allegations of organ donors being wrongfully declared dead, Dr. Wall and Dr. Magee highlight the many safeguards built into the organ procurement system to ensure this exact thing doesn't happen. #TransplantEthics
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
We'll now move into Q&A with all three speakers and our moderators — Dr. Timothy L. Pruett and Prof. Susan Wolf, both University of Minnesota faculty. If you're joining us, please post your questions! #TransplantEthics
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Dr. Adams concludes by highlighting many questions that the possibilities of xenotransplantation raise, including success rates, societal concerns, eligibility guidelines, and more. #TransplantEthics
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University of Minnesota Consortium on Law and Values @umnconsortium.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Transplanting pig organs into humans through xenotransplantation has the potential to end the organ transplantation shortage, but what are the ethical and scientific implications of this technology? -Dr. Adams #TransplantEthics
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