Biomedical research aims at increased understanding of human biology that will improve human health
Ethical guides in research protect patients and preserve the integrity of science
Bioethics
• discusses moral issues emerging from
advances in biomedical research
• dissects questions arising among life sciences,
biotechnology, medicine, law and philosophy
• formulates widely accepted policies in biomedical research
WMA Declaration of Helsinki
Ethical Principles for Medical Research
Involving Human Subjects
Guides for animal research
Principles governing research
involving living animals
