Governance of Biomedical Research in Singapore and the Challenge of Conflicts of Interest

This article discusses the establishment of a governance framework for biomedical research in Singapore. It focuses on the work of the Bioethics Advisory Committee (BAC), which has been instrumental in institutionalizing a governance framework, through the provision of recommendations to the governm...

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Published in:Cambridge quarterly of healthcare ethics 2014-07, Vol.23 (3), p.288-296
Main Authors: HO, CALVIN WAI LOON, DE CASTRO, LEONARDO D., CAMPBELL, ALASTAIR V.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Advisory Committees
Bioethics
Biomedical research
Biomedical Research - ethics
Capabilities
Conflict
Conflict of Interest
Conflicts of interest
Ethics, Professional
Governance
Government agencies
Government Agencies - ethics
Government and politics
Guidelines as Topic
Humans
Medical research
Political goals
Singapore
Social Responsibility
Special Section: Bioethics Beyond Borders
Technology
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Summary:This article discusses the establishment of a governance framework for biomedical research in Singapore. It focuses on the work of the Bioethics Advisory Committee (BAC), which has been instrumental in institutionalizing a governance framework, through the provision of recommendations to the government, and through the coordination of efforts among government agencies. However, developing capabilities in biomedical sciences presents challenges that are qualitatively different from those of past technologies. The state has a greater role to play in balancing conflicting and potentially irreconcilable economic, social, and political goals. This article analyzes the various ways by which the BAC has facilitated this.
ISSN:0963-1801
1469-2147
DOI:10.1017/S0963180113000893