Biobank legislation is not harmonised at the European Union level, and the Member States have taken considerably divergent approaches in how they regulate the field. Whereas some countries do not have specific regulations, others have adopted complex biobank laws. This webinar aims to present the unique legal framework for biobanking that is currently in place […]

Integrating sex and gender in medical research is crucial to ensure that medical treatments and therapies are more personalized and effective for everyone. Considering gender factors such as social, cultural, and economic influences can also help to address health disparities and improve health outcomes for all individuals. Join our upcoming ELSI Dialogues webinar on the […]

Organoids are defined as three-dimensional (3D) cell culture systems that can be called “mini-organs” as they mimic some of the key multicellular, anatomical and even functional characteristics of real organs. Organoids are praised as a substitute for animal models in preclinical studies. At the same time, organoid technology raises issues around informed consent or privacy […]