Genomics healthcare and research
Current Project
Current project
A project aimed at developing a UK model for applying ethical standards to genomics initiatives.
Criteria for case studies in genomics
Our call for case studies closed on 5 September 2022.
In summer 2022 we issued a call for case studies that show how the ethical issues raised by a genomics initiative were identified, considered and, if applicable, resolved. We wanted to hear about initiatives that fall in or across the three pillars of the Genome UK strategy:
- Diagnosis and personalised medicine: incorporating the latest genomics advances into routine healthcare to improve the diagnosis, stratification and treatment of illness.
- Prevention: Enabling predictive and preventative care to improve public health and wellness.
- Research: Supporting fundamental and translational research and ensuring a seamless interface between research and healthcare delivery
We sought case studies from the past 10 years (2012-2022) across the NHS, Government, academia, and the charity and private sectors and asked for descriptions of the ethical issues encountered, how these were considered, any challenges, and what the outcome was.
We will be publishing a summary of case studies alongside the findings from this project in Spring 2023. If you would like to receive these publications, please email us on bioethics@nuffieldbioethics.org