Symposia // Global Perspectives on BioPolicy

Towards a global policy? The UNESCO Universal Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights

Towards a global policy? The UNESCO Universal Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights
Held: Friday 16th March 2007
BioCentre's first symposium of the 2007 series was the first public discussion of the UNESCO Universal Declaration on Bioethics & Human Rights. Those who participated in the discussion included UNESCO's chief bioethics official, Prof. Jan Helge Solbakk.

Comparative European Approaches to PGD

Comparative European Approaches to PGD
Held: Tuesday 1st May 2007
Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) is a technique that has resulted from various developments in the fields of reproductive and genetic technologies. It involves the testing of embryos produced through in vitro fertilisation (IVF) for the presence of a range of genetic disorders.  It may be considered as an early form of prenatal diagnosis.

Comparative Approaches to European Bio-regimes & Regulations

Comparative Approaches to European Bio-regimes & Regulations
Held: Tuesday 6th November 2007
<p>BioCentre convened an assessment of the diverse perspectives within Europe on bio-regulation, informed by key representatives from across the continent.</p>