Nuffield Council on Bioethics (NCOB)

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Putting ethics at the centre of decision-making in biomedicine and health. Website: www.nuffieldbioethics.org Subscribe to our newsletter: https://bit.ly/NCOB_news

“Biomedical research and ethics go hand in hand. For 35 years, the Nuffield Council on Bioethics has set the standard for independent ethical research, helping the UK navigate complex areas of science, including mitochondrial donation and genome editing, in ways that build public trust and bring ethics to the heart of policymaking. The MRC is proud to have supported the Council throughout this time and to see its work strengthening the safety, integrity, and impact of health research.” Patrick Chinnery, Executive Chair, MRC
Professor Emily Jackson appears beside the Nuffield Council on Bioethics 35 years logo, with a quote about neural organoids and responsible development. "Neural organoids hold enormous promise for understanding the brain and improving human health, but there is a clear need for coordinated best practice guidance, ongoing review and public engagement to ensure this field continues to develop responsibly. "
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A woman stands in front of a purple background next to the Nuffield Council on Bioethics logo and a quote about a new partnership, attributed to Danielle Hamm, Director. ""I am excited about this partnership with the ISSCR as it is our first step towards exploring ways to enrich our horizon scan methodology to become more internationally informed. I look forward to seeing what we learn together."
The Citizens Jury: A group of adults sit in a classroom-style setting, some reading papers while others interact. A woman at the front collects a vote from a seated man. Flipcharts with notes are visible in the background.
Dr Rob Smith, Project Lead at the University of Edinburgh has said: "Our project is taking a proactive approach to work alongside scientists, policymakers, and the public to co-develop governance frameworks that can guide responsible innovation from the outset. The Nuffield Council on Bioethics has long been a leader in thinking about the place of synthetic biotechnology in society. I'm excited to be working with them".
A woman with short blond hair and glasses, wearing a white shirt and dark vest, stands next to the Nuffield Council on Bioethics logo. Below is a quote on supporting ethics in genomics research by Sarah Cunningham-Burley.
A smiling woman stands against a purple background with the Nuffield Council on Bioethics logo and a quote from Danielle Hamm about reflecting public values in human embryo research policies.
A purple graphic with black abstract lines features a quote about a project providing evidence on public views regarding legal changes to permit assisted dying, and considerations for related legislation. Text: Independent evaluation report, May 2025.
Hello Bluesky, We are a leading independent policy and research centre that identifies, analyses and advises on ethical issues in biomedicine and health to benefit people and society. See www.nuffieldbioethics.org