Ageing

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Current in-depth inquiry

The future of ageing

Our latest in-depth inquiry will explore the ethical implications of the emerging role of science and technology in helping people live well in old age.

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Bella Starling is Chair of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics’ in-depth inquiry into ageing

We are pleased to announce that Bella Starling is the Chair of our new in-depth inquiry into ageing.

07 Oct 2020

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New in-depth inquiry: the future of ageing

24 Jul 2020

Blog

Treatment versus care for elders: a view from China

by Guest

Council Member Ann Gallagher (Professor of Ethics and Care, University of Surrey) co-authored this b...

14 May 2018

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Blog

Anticipating and responding to bioethics debates

by Catherine Joynson

Last week, we published our first bioethics briefing note on The search for a treatment for ageing, ...

26 Jan 2018

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Press Release

Who wants to live forever? Research on treatments for ageing is examined in a new Council briefing note

Research on the biological processes of ageing is aiming to identify interventions that might delay ...

10 Jan 2018

Policy Briefing

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10 Jan 2018

The search for a treatment for ageing

This briefing note explores the latest scientific developments in the burgeoning field of ageing research, and identifies the key ethical and social issues raised.

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Council to hold workshops on ageing, research in global health emergencies and the 14-day rule in embryo research

In November and December 2016 the Council will be holding three scoping workshops to explore topics ...

14 Oct 2016

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Artificial gametes, dual use and longevity considered for possible future Council work

The Council will discuss artificial gametes, dual use and longevity as possible future work topics a...

18 Jan 2016

Background Paper

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01 Nov 2015

Longevity

This commissioned paper examines a possible increase in longevity and its potential ethical implications

Background Paper

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13 May 2015

Expensive life-extending treatments

This commissioned paper focuses on the implications of extremely expensive biomedical technologies and treatments that may extend the lives of people with incurable diseases.

Health and society

News

Bella Starling is Chair of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics’ in-depth inquiry into ageing

News

New in-depth inquiry: the future of ageing

Blog

Treatment versus care for elders: a view from China

Blog

Anticipating and responding to bioethics debates

Press Release

Who wants to live forever? Research on treatments for ageing is examined in a new Council briefing note

News

Council to hold workshops on ageing, research in global health emergencies and the 14-day rule in embryo research

News

Artificial gametes, dual use and longevity considered for possible future Council work

Royal Colleges consensus statement on prenatal screening supports Nuffield Council NIPT recommendations

Nuffield Council on Bioethics responds to announcement of UK human challenge trials

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