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Senior Fellow in Science and Technology Policy
Nonresident Fellow in Maternal and Reproductive Health
On Feb. 16, the Alabama Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling that frozen embryos can be considered children under state law. The decision has major implications for reproductive health access in the United States, particularly for the fertility treatment known as IVF. This episode takes a closer look at the science of human embryo research and the potential impacts of the Alabama ruling.
An episode transcript is available here. Please note that this text was AI-generated and has not been submitted for editorial review.
This conversation was recorded on Feb. 26, 2024.
Kirstin R.W. Matthews, Ph.D
Fellow in Science and Technology Policy, Baker Institute
McClain Sampson, Ph.D.
Fellow in Maternal and Reproductive Health, Baker Institute
Edward M. Emmett,
Fellow in Energy and Transportation Policy, Baker Institute
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