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The mind & brain

We are considering developments in this area and how they intersect with social and policy contexts. The pace of research is generating new ethical questions around privacy, agency, autonomy and identity, which require exploration and deliberation.

Why we are prioritising this area

We have identified a need for ethical guidance to address patient safety, data security and responsible innovation in relation to research and treatments involving the brain. We will provide targeted and timely advice in response to live policy questions in the UK context.

Current projects

  • Review

    Neurotechnology in healthcare

    Investigating the ethics of neurotechnologies that intervene in the brain. Call for evidence open until 3 February 2025.
    The mind & brainNeurotechnologyBiological and health data
  • Report

    Research using neural organoids

    Assessing and advising on the ethical and regulatory issues raised by research using neural organoids.
    The mind & brainNeural organoidsEmbryo and stem cell researchBiotechnology

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We use horizon scanning and foresight methods to anticipate where future developments in biomedicine and health have the potential to impact society.

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