Marking Shifts in Human Research Ethics in the Development of Biobanking. (5th September 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chalmers, Don; Burgess, Michael; Edwards, Kelly; Kaye, Jane; Meslin, Eric M.; Nicol, Dianne
• Is Part Of: Public health ethics. Volume 8:Number 1(2015:Apr.)
• Page Start: 63
• Page End: 71
• Publication Date: 2014-09-05
• Subjects: Medical policy -- Moral and ethical aspects -- Periodicals; Public health -- Moral and ethical aspects -- Periodicals; 174.205
• DOI: 10.1093/phe/phu023
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1754-9973

Abstract

Abstract: Biobanks are increasingly being created specifically for research purposes. Concomitantly, we are seeing significant and evolving shifts in research ethics in relation to biobanking. Three discrete shifts are identified in this article. The first extends the ethical focus beyond the protection of human subjects to the promotion of broader community benefits of research utilizing biobanked resources, and an expectation that these benefits will be shared. The second involves the evolution of the traditional consent paradigm for future research uses of biobanks resources that are not in contemplation at the time of donation. The third involves a move away from single project management to more dynamic governance accountability to research participants and the public. These shifts may take different local and institutional forms but share common recognizable elements.