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30th August 2024

How can we regulate embryo model research without stifling it?

Professor Emma Cave, Chair of our Working Group on embryo models, explains more about the complexities involved in developing an ethical approach to regulation of this research.

Reproduction, parenthood & familiesEmbryo and stem cell research
News

4th July 2024

Nuffield Council on Bioethics response to Code of Practice for research involving stem cell-based embryo models

The Nuffield Council on Bioethics would like to welcome a new UK Code of Practice that has been developed to support researchers working with stem cell-based embryo models.

Reproduction, parenthood & familiesEmbryo and stem cell research
Blog

2nd July 2024

Embedding ethics into the engineering biology pipeline

Danielle Hamm, Director of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics, summarises ttop points made during a workshop we hosted exploring the emerging ethical implications of engineering biology.

The mind & brainReproduction, parenthood & familiesBiotechnologyEmbryo and stem cell researchInfrastructure and cultureNeural organoids
Blog

31st May 2024

Why consider the ethics of human embryo models now?

Frances Flinter, Council Member and Chair of the our reproduction, parenthood and families Advisory Group explores the timeliness and purpose of our embryo models project.

Reproduction, parenthood & familiesEmbryo and stem cell research
News

15th March 2024

New project to explore the ethical and regulatory questions surrounding embryo model research begins

We are conducting a rapid review project to assess and advise on the ethical and regulatory issues raised by research using human stem cell-based embryo models.

Reproduction, parenthood & familiesEmbryo and stem cell research

News and blogs

How can we regulate embryo model research without stifling it?

Nuffield Council on Bioethics response to Code of Practice for research involving stem cell-based embryo models

Embedding ethics into the engineering biology pipeline

Why consider the ethics of human embryo models now?

New project to explore the ethical and regulatory questions surrounding embryo model research begins