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AREC - The Association of Research Ethics Committees
- An independent, self-governing body of local and multi-centre Research Ethics Committees; includes their calendar of events and training, contacts, and profile.
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Bad Science
- Official site of Ben Goldacre, a writer, broadcaster, and medical doctor, specialising in unpicking dubious scientific claims. Includes a collection of his writings, blog, and speaking engagements.
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BioCentre
- A think-tank focusing on emerging technologies and their ethical, social and political implications; includes a catalogue of resources, listing of related courses, and an archive of events.
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Centre for Professional Ethics (PEAK)
- A guide to Keele University's provision of postgraduate ethics courses, training for Research Ethics Committees, and research into applied and professional ethics; with contacts, course listing, and publications.
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The James Lind Library
- Created to help people understand fair tests of treatments in health care; includes a library of contemporary essays and online books, and an archive of historical materials illustrating the evolution of fair tests of treatments from 1550 BCE to the present.
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National Research Ethics Service
- NHS body established to facilitate ethical research that is of potential benefit to participants, science and society, and also to protect the rights, safety, and dignity of participants; describes the work of Research Ethics Committees.
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Nuffield Council on Bioethics
- Independent body that examines and reports on ethical issues in biology and medicine. Includes topic explorations and news.
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Research Ethics Review (RER)
- A quarterly journal for people interested in research ethics within the NHS, university, and independent sectors. Provides subscription details, with the current issue and an archive online.
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Scientists for Global Responsibility
- Promotes ethical science and technology - based on the principles of openness, accountability, peace, social justice, and environmental sustainability.
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Scottish Council on Human Bioethics
- An independent charitable organisation composed of professionals from various disciplines associated with medical ethics; with an events calendar and archive, details of publications, and contacts.
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