policy and regulation

Apr 19, 20224 min read

AI in Healthcare Ethics Research: What Can We Learn from Genetic Research?

With the advent of AI in healthcare, expertise and experiences accrued in ethics oversight of other controversial fields of biomedical...

Aug 21, 20208 min read

Implementing whole genome sequencing into routine care should not be a "one size fits all" approach

Whole genome sequencing can provide an incredible amount of useful genetic and personal health information, however, there are a number...

Aug 19, 20203 min read

A new study examines the portrayal of human gene patents in Chinese news media

Genomics4S Research Director co-authors a new publication that highlights the lack of critical discourse on the issue of human gene...

Jun 29, 20208 min read

Human brain organoids: Between hype and reality

Human brain organoid research offers immense promise for biomedicine but many uncertainties surround the ethical status of organoids and...

Jun 21, 20196 min read

Canada's vaccination laws: Is it time for a change?

As provincial policies in Canada remain ineffective in addressing the declining vaccination rates, there is a strong public support for...

Mar 4, 20194 min read

User’s Guide to Direct-To-Consumer Genetic Testing in India

India's largely unregulated market for personalized medicine services desperately needs regulation and public accountability....

Feb 8, 20193 min read

The Future of Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis in Canada

University of Montreal Professor Vardit Ravitsky and her colleagues call for new professional guidelines to establish the standard of...

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