Risk, Race, and Genetics: A Bioethics Conversation about the Use of Race in Kidney Transplants
| Date: | Monday, October 14, 2024 |
| Time: | 12:00 - 1:00 PM |
| Description: | This event will explore the critical issue of racial disparities in the organ transplant system, focusing on why kidneys from Black donors are disproportionately discarded. Dr. Ana Iltis will explain the underlying reasons, which include systemic biases, socio-economic factors, and genetic considerations. The discussion will highlight how these issues affect transplant outcomes and contribute to the broader inequities faced by Black Americans in healthcare. |
| Location: | 1309 |
| Contact: |
Jasmine Orsini orsinij@wfu.edu |
