In September 2016, the Nuffield Council on Bioethics began an in-depth inquiry into the ethical issues raised by genome editing in human reproduction. The findings and recommendations of this inquiry will be published on 17 July. On 23 July, we will be holding a conference where members of the Council’s working group and invited speakers will […]

The Nuffield Council on Bioethics has published its Strategic Plan for 2018 – 2022. The plan sets out our aims, objectives and work programmes for the next five years, led by four overarching strategic goals: We will engage and involve relevant stakeholders in our work. We will contribute effectively to public and policy debates through […]

Today, the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee published its report, Genomics and Genome Editing in the NHS. The report suggests that genomic medicine has the potential to transform care in the NHS, but more investment is needed in digital infrastructure and staff training, and ethical concerns over the collection and use of patient […]

Tomorrow the Nuffield Council on Bioethics will host a roundtable meeting ‘Novel medical treatments: innovation, hope, and headlines’, bringing together over 30 participants with a range of interests to discuss the ethical, social, and legal issues raised by novel medical treatments. The meeting will be chaired by Dave Archard, Chair of the Council and Emeritus […]

The Nuffield Council on Bioethics welcomes the opening of applications for the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) register, noting that when the register is fully operational, it will be a step towards helping individuals to identify qualified practitioners of non-surgical cosmetic procedures. At the moment, the provision of non-surgical cosmetic procedures, such as those […]

The Nuffield Council on Bioethics welcomes the Be Real Campaign’s ‘In Your Face’ report, published today. The report – which includes research undertaken by the YMCA on behalf of Be Real –indicates that young people in the UK are battling negative relationships and dissatisfaction with their appearance, as illustrated by testimony from the 11-16-year-olds who […]