Center for Medical Progress
Center for Medical Progress
Center for Medical Progress (sen-ter for med-i-cal pro-gress, from the Latin centrum for center, medicus for medical, and progressus for progress) is a non-profit organization based in the United States. The organization is primarily known for its investigative journalism and advocacy work in the field of biomedical ethics.
History
The Center for Medical Progress was established in 2013. Its founding was driven by a perceived need for more transparency and accountability in the biomedical research industry, particularly in relation to the use of fetal tissue in research.
Activities
The Center for Medical Progress conducts investigative journalism, often using undercover methods, to expose unethical practices in the biomedical research industry. The organization has been particularly focused on the use of fetal tissue in research, and has released a number of high-profile videos and reports on this topic.
Controversies
The Center for Medical Progress has been involved in several controversies, most notably in relation to its undercover investigations of Planned Parenthood. These investigations have been criticized by some for their methods and for the accuracy of their findings, but have also been praised by others for bringing important issues to light.
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- Medical encyclopedia article on Center for Medical Progress
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