Biomedical Research

Featured Publications

Center for Health and Biosciences | Biomedical Research | Journal

Public and Stakeholder Engagement in Developing Human Heritable Genome Editing Policies

This journal article explores why the public and stakeholders should help develop guidelines and policies governing scientific practices for controversial biomedical research issues, such as genetically editing human embryos.

Center for Health and Biosciences | Biomedical Research | Journal

Rethinking Human Embryo Research Policies

Center for Health and Biosciences | U.S. Health System Transformation | Research Paper

Vaccine Legislation in Texas and the Rise of the State Anti-Vaccine Movement

About the Program

The Biomedical Research Program addresses key areas such as the funding and sustainability of the U.S. biomedical research infrastructure; the ethical, political and regulatory challenges of emerging biomedical technologies; and the cost and benefits of bringing new and innovative treatments and therapies to clinics.

One major initiative is the international stem cell policy program, funded by an endowment from the State of Qatar. The program brings together scientists, ethicists, policymakers, media experts, and community and business leaders to find new ways to engage the general public in a dialogue on international stem cell policies, the ethical use of stem cells for research, and policy challenges associated with utilizing stem cell-based medical interventions.

For more information:
Kaitlin May
Program Manager
Center for Health and Biosciences

Phone: (713) 348-4683
E-mail: kaitlin.may@rice.edu

Vaccine Project

We live in a world where the threat of another viral outbreak is real. This project examines how policies impact vaccine development and distribution.

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