John R. Hoffman is a Professor of Biology, public speaker and a scientist examining the recovery of the nervous system after injury. Since 2006 he has written several unpublished manuscripts and he is currently working on the first Nathaniel Smythe novel and short story collection. He spends his spare time with his family and running.

Unit 5 – Transplant Ethics

This mini-lecture provides an overview of the lecture topics, objectives, and assignments for Unit 5: Transplant Ethics. The handout for this lecture can be downloaded or printed.

Scientific Ethics Cover 2012UNIT 1 – INTRODUCTION TO SCIENCE AND ETHICS

UNIT 2 – ETHICAL PHILOSOPHIES

UNIT 3 – RESEARCH ETHICS

UNIT 4 – MEDICAL ETHICS

UNIT 5 – Transplant Ethics

21 – Organ Failure and Transplantation
22 – Alternatives to Human Organ Transplantation
23 – Human Transplant Concerns
24 – Stem Cell Science
25 – Stem Cell Therapy
26 – Stem Cell Policies

UNIT 6 – GENETIC ETHICS