The University of Sheffield
Sheffield Institute of Biotechnology, Law and Ethics

Research Themes

SIBLE members are actively involved in research concerning the ethical and legal issues raised by new developments in the biosciences. The spectrum of research undertaken stretches from theoretical, international comparative research to applied, interdisciplinary research on cutting-edge issues in the discovery chain, from new genetics to confidentiality, ethics governance and the commercialization of research.

Legal and Ethical Issues in New Genetics

The Legal and ethics issues relating to genetic materials are being researched by SIBLE.

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Global Governance of
Research

How biotechnology is governed at a global level is being researched by SIBLE.

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Commercialization of Research in the Biosciences

Commercialization of the Biosciences and the ethical and economic implications of this is being researched by SIBLE.

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