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A model of Collaborative Ethics to guide translational research from fundamental discoveries to real-world applications - EurekAlert


Historically, ethicists were only given the opportunity to analyze transformative breakthroughs in the life sciences after-the-fact, when new scientific possibilities already started to impact the world. This often has prevented the creation of crucial decision moments and course corrections. Now, Wyss Collaborative Ethics Lead Jeantine Lunshof and her intern Julia Rijssenbeek have published a technology translation-focused “Collaborative Ethics Model” that starts at the earliest stages when ideas are conceived and fundamental discoveries are made and is aligned with distinct stages of technology development all the way to products that can be commercialized, and that ensures that breakthrough technologies are safe and beneficial for all.

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