International scope of biomedical research ethics review: Many countries consider long-term implications for society

Mark A. Rothstein, Kelly Carty Zimmerer Zimmerer, Pamela Andanda, Thalia Arawi, Fabiana Arzuaga, Haidan Chen, Martine de Vries, Edward Dove, Mohammed Ghaly, Ryoko Hatanaka, Aart C Hendriks, Mireya Castañeda Hernández, Calvin W. L. Ho, Yann Joly, Dorota Krekora-Zając, Won Bok Lee, Titti Mattsson, Fruzsina Molnár-Gábor, Kakai Namalwa, Pilar NicolásJane Nielsen, Obiajulu Nnamuchi, Margaret Otlowski, Nicole Palmour, Emmanuelle Rial-Sebbag, Gil Siegal, Jane M. Wathuta, Ma’n H. Zawati, Bartha Martha Knoppers

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Sammanfattning

In the context of biomedical research
involving human subjects, the review
of research proposals by ethics committees
in virtually every country has
traditionally focused on informed consent
and other protections for individuals
participating in research (1). However,
the substantial societal implications of
modern biomedical research and the globalization
of scientific inquiry make it important
to understand whether research
ethics review in each country addresses
both individual and societal issues. Knowledge
of the practices internationally can
promote understanding and can suggest
possible innovations for specific countries.
Below, we explore three related issues: (i)
whether biomedical research ethics review
considers the societal and long-term implications
of the research, (ii) whether bodies
charged with performing research ethics
reviews are appropriate to consider these
issues, and (iii) the feasibility and likely
support for embedding multidisciplinary
researchers with scientists to study societal
and long-term implications. We address
current regulatory policies and offer
comments about possible changes.
Originalspråkengelska
Sidor (från-till)145-147
Antal sidor3
TidskriftScience
Volym385
Nummer6705
StatusPublished - 2024 juli 14

Ämnesklassifikation (UKÄ)

  • Juridik

Fria nyckelord

  • Biomedical research ethics
  • Societal implications
  • Ethical review board
  • Law and ethics
  • Administrative law

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