Biobanks and Tissue Research: The Public, the Patient and the Regulation 2011 Edition Contributor(s): Lenk, Christian (Editor), Sándor, Judit (Editor), Gordijn, Bert (Editor) |
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ISBN: 9400716729 ISBN-13: 9789400716728 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2011 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Biology - Medical | Surgery - Transplant - Science | Life Sciences - Cell Biology |
Dewey: 571.538 |
LCCN: 2011933663 |
Series: International Library of Ethics, Law and Technology |
Physical Information: 0.63" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.16 lbs) 238 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The research field of biobanks and tissue research is highly promising. Many projects around the globe are involved in the collection of human tissue and health data for research purposes. These initiatives are driven by the perspective of decisive breakthroughs in the knowledge of the genetic pathways involved in widespread diseases. However, there are considerable ethical and legal challenges to be considered as well. These challenges encompass the use of body material for research purposes, the misuse of genetic and other health data by third parties, trust in science and medicine, concerns regarding privacy, use of genetic data for forensic applications by the state and the police, and regulatory issues. This volume is divided into three parts: the inclusion of the public, the rights of donors and patients, examples and recommendations for the future of tissue research. It presents a comprehensive overview of the most important topics in the field by renowned scholars in medical ethics and biolaw. |