Ethics and Integrity in Health and Life Sciences Research

Life and health sciences and biomedical studies have developed rapidly, raising ethical concerns and questions. This volume provides guidelines for the establishment of ethical strategies related to current and emerging biotechnologies and health research, including CRISPR-Cas9 technologies, gene editing, 'big data in healthcare and life sciences, nutrition in medicine, and the prospects for an international unification of ethical standards in life sciences.

Format: Hardback
Length: 239 pages
Publication date: 06 December 2018
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

Over the past few decades, the fields of life and health sciences, as well as biomedical studies, have experienced remarkable advancements, leading to the emergence of previously unforeseen ethical concerns and questions. As new and emerging technologies continue to emerge, they necessitate innovative approaches, protocols, and heightened awareness to ensure the adequate protection of biosecurity and biosafety, as well as the implementation of specific measures to prevent their potential misuse or dual use.

To address these pressing challenges, this comprehensive volume brings together a distinguished group of ethics experts from across the globe, with the primary objective of offering clear and comprehensive guidelines for the establishment of effective ethical strategies pertaining to current and emerging biotechnologies and health research.

Within its pages, important current topics in research ethics, such as CRISPR-Cas9 technologies, gene editing, the utilization of 'big data' in healthcare and life sciences, nutrition in medicine, and many others, have found their rightful place. Moreover, the volume delves into the prospects for the implementation of an international unification of ethical standards in the field of life sciences.

By compiling the insights and expertise of these esteemed scholars, this book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, healthcare professionals, and individuals interested in advancing the ethical dimensions of scientific advancements. It provides a roadmap for navigating the complex ethical dilemmas that arise in the rapidly evolving world of biotechnologies and health research, promoting responsible and ethically sound practices that safeguard the well-being of individuals and society as a whole.

Weight: 458g
Dimension: 160 x 237 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787435728