The Ethics of Research Biobanking

by Søren Holm, Jan Helge Solbakk, Bjørn Hofmann

Book Overview

Biobanking, i.e. storage of biological samples or data emerging from such samples for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes, has been going on for decades. However, it is only since the mid 1990s that these activities have become the subject of considerable public attention, concern and debate. This shift in climate is due to several factors. The purpose of this book is to investigate some of the ethical, legal and social challenges raised...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1489982744
• ISBN13: 9781489982742
• Release Date: September 2014
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 357 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"