Medical research at the VUB is carried out in line with the University’s humanist values. The VUB’s Research Group Reproduction and Genetics has been a pioneer in a number of important fields of medical research, including in vitro fertilisation and transfer of embryos. During this session, two researchers from the Research Group Reproduction and Genetics will describe Belgian law relating to research with embryos, and the current projects in their group.

Presentations:

• Professor Hilde Van de Velde (Reproduction and Genetics): Belgian regulation of research on human embryos
  
• Professor Karen Sermon (Reproduction and Genetics): Embryo research at the VUB
  

Location: Campus Jette - FORUM
Time: 12:00-14:00