Nuffield Council on Bioethics
The Nuffield Council on Bioethics examines ethical issues raised by new developments in biology and medicine. Established by the Nuffield Foundation in 1991, the Council is an independent body, funded jointly by the Foundation, the Medical Research Council and the Wellcome Trust.
The Council has achieved an international reputation for addressing public concerns, and providing independent advice to assist policy makers and stimulate debate in bioethics.
Consultation on biofuels
The Council is running a consultation on the ethical and social questions raised by new approaches to biofuels
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New Working Party on human bodies in medicine and research
A new Working Party will consider the provision of bodily material and whole bodies for medical treatment and research
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New Council members
The Council is delighted to announce the appointment of Dame Marilyn Strathern and Dr Geoff Watts
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New report on assessing ethics
A report on the assessment of ethics in secondary science has been published
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Last Updated Fri, 5 February 2010
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