Current Project Read current project 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.
News Share your views on the future of ageing The Nuffield Council on Bioethics is seeking contributions to an inquiry on the ethical issues relating to the role of science and technology in helping people live well in old age. 08 Jun 2021
News Nuffield Council appoints members of working group on the future of ageing The Nuffield Council on Bioethics has appointed members to the working group of its latest in-depth inquiry, which will examine ethical questions in relation to the role of science and technology in helping people live well in old age. 10 Dec 2020
News 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
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 2
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 1
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 Read policy briefing Downloads Download the briefing note 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.
News 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
News 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 Read background paper Downloads Download the background paper 01 Nov 2015 Longevity This commissioned paper examines a possible increase in longevity and its potential ethical implications
Background Paper Read background paper Downloads Download the background paper 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.
