IVG：in vitro gametogenesisは、iPS細胞などの幹細胞を用いてシャーレ上で精子や卵子を作り出す技術です。この技術によって生殖細胞について新しい知見が得られる一方、IVGで作り出した生殖細胞で子どもを誕生させることの是非といった課題も浮上しています。大阪大学の加藤和人教授はこれらの倫理的・法的・社会的課題（ELSI）を分析し、市民と共に検討する方法を探るプロジェクト「患者市民参画に基づくヒト幹細胞由来の生殖細胞研究のELSI対応とガバナンス（G-STEP）」を進めています。本日は研究に関する最新情報を紹介し、研究の発展によって起こりうる未来についてみなさんと話し合います。

IVG (in vitro gametogenesis) is a technique for producing sperm and eggs in a petri dish using stem cells such as iPS cells. While this technique has provided new insights into germ cells, it has also raised issues such as whether it is appropriate to use germ cells produced by IVG to give birth to children. Professor Kazuto Kato of Osaka University is the Principal Investigator of the project called “Addressing ELSI and governance with of patient and public involvement regarding research on human stem cell derived germ cells (G-STEP)," which analyzes these ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSI) and explores ways to discuss them with members of the public. Today, researchers will introduce the latest information on the research and discuss with visitors the possible future of research developments.