Ryan Spellecy

Ryan Spellecy, PhD, is a Professor of Bioethics at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Assistant Provost and Director of the MCW Human Research Protection Program. He is part of the SCGE TCDC (Translational Coordination and Dissemination Center), where he provides insight on ELSI (ethical, legal, social implications) issues.

In this interview, Dr. Spellecy discusses the research ethics of somatic cell genome editing in animal models.

*As a disclaimer, this video focuses on gene editing in somatic cells, NOT germ (reproductive) cells. The SCGE program does not support any research activities on gene editing in germs cells.*