Nuffield Council on Bioethics
The Nuffield Council on Bioethics examines ethical issues raised by new developments in biology and medicine. Established by the Nuffield Foundation in 1991, the Council is an independent body, funded jointly by the Foundation, the Medical Research Council and the Wellcome Trust.
The Council has achieved an international reputation for addressing public concerns, and providing independent advice to assist policy makers and stimulate debate in bioethics.
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Job opportunity: Communications Officer
The Council is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to help promote the work of the Council to a wide range of stakeholders
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Members of the public deliberate dementia
On 5 August, fifty members of the public met in Birmingham to deliberate the ethical issues raised by dementia
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Vacancies for new Council members
The Council is seeking applications for new members with expertise in a number of areas
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