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Our new report explores key questions arising in neural organoid research - using stem cells to make tiny models that mimic aspects of brain function and development.
We are calling for best practice guidance to address governance gaps and support researchers: bit.ly/neural_organ...
Nuffield Council on Bioethics (NCOB)
Celebrating 35 years of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics 🎉
Today we share our anniversary report highlighting where our work has had its greatest impact across health and biomedical policy-making.
➡️ bit.ly/NCOB_35
Huge thanks to everyone who has been a part of this, from 1991 to today.
Neural organoids hold promise for understanding more about human brain development & disease, but how can we secure an ethical future for this advancing area of research?
Working Group Chair Prof Emily Jackson writes for @pet-bionews.bsky.social🔗➡️https://bit.ly/4v5RcLz
#makingethicsmatter
📢 We are looking for three new Council members to contribute to and engage in the NCOB’s work. We are hoping to appoint members with expertise in data and AI ethics, medical science and healthcare practice.
Find out more about the role and how to apply here:🔗 bit.ly/4cLcxmJ
Apply by 1 June 2026
📢We are hiring!
🔎 The NCOB is looking for a proactive and organised Operations Administrator to support the senior leadership and wider team.
⏱️ Applications close on 5 May 2026
Find out more about how to apply here: bit.ly/3QKMBPf
This week marks the next stage of our major public dialogue reviewing the 14-day rule for human embryo research, in partnership with @sciencewise.bsky.social and delivered by @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social, @nationalvoices.bsky.social and @theliminalspace.bsky.social.
Find out more here:🔗 bit.ly/4rFZZ4B
New blog!
Council Member Suzanne Ost shares insights from her role as an expert adviser to citizens’ juries on #assisted #dying in both Jersey and England.
Read it here: 🔗 bit.ly/4bwuK6B
