Regulating human genetic research in Latin America: a race to the top or a race together?

Rosario Isasi

doi:10.14422/rib.i01.y2016.006

Regulating human genetic research in Latin America: a race to the top or a race together?

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Rosario Isasi

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https://doi.org/10.14422/rib.i01.y2016.006

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Human genetics policy, ethics, governance, Latin America

Abstract

Balancing the therapeutic potential of genetic science with the adoption of policies that reflect social values has proven to be a formidable task for Latin American countries. This essay presents some reflections on human genetics research policy in Latin America and explores a path forward for policy development.

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2016-05-19

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Isasi, R. (2016). Regulating human genetic research in Latin America: a race to the top or a race together?. Revista Iberoamericana De Bioética, (1), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.14422/rib.i01.y2016.006

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No. 1 (2016): Bioética: puentes de futuro

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