Korean Journal of Medical Ethics
The Korean Society for Medical Ethics
Article

한국의 줄기세포 시술에 있어서 문제점

김수정1,*
Soojung KIM1,*
1가톨릭대학교 생명대학원
1Nicholas Cardinal Cheong Graduate School for Life, The Catholic University of Korea
*교신저자: 김수정. 가톨릭대학교 생명대학원. cualucy@hanmail.net

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Received: Jul 14, 2011; Accepted: Sep 16, 2011

Published Online: Sep 30, 2011

ABSTRACT

This paper examines the current status of, and issues surrounding, stem cell research in Korea. It is noted that ordinary citizens in Korea are being misled into spending large sums of money on unverified claims regarding stem cell research and that procedures are being prepared to protect people from such unverified claims. It is argued that scientists have responsibilities to provide correct information to the public regarding their research results and professional societies should establish a verification system in which the efficacy and safety of stem cell therapy can be assessed accurately. In addition, it is claimed that governmental authorities have a role to play in developing this line research and delivering accurate information on it so that citizens can form more reasonable expectations concerning scientific progress in the area of stem cell research.

Keywords: 줄기세포 시술; 줄기세포 연구; 임상시험; 국제줄기세포협회 가이드라인
Keywords: stem cell research; therapy; clinical trials; International Society of Stem Cell Research Guidelines