Posts Tagged ‘ethics’ (4 articles found)

Science for a better future

04/11/2008

by Jamillah Zamoon Same Author (1)

Seeing the World Through Other People’s Eyes

It has been said the empathy, the ability ''to put yourself in someone else's shoes,'' is the most noble human quality, and Kuwaiti structural biologist Jamillah Zamoon argues that empathy is as important to scientific research as it is to any other endeavor.
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L’Oréal-Unesco AWARDS

07/08/2008

by L'Oreal Foundation Same Author (48)

L’Oréal-Unesco Commitment Charter

Welcome to Agora! In this issue community members share their thoughts and ideas on the first three points of the For Women in Science Commitment Charter: 1.  Act as a role model to inspire future generations 2.  Transmit passion for scientific research 3.   Encourage women scientists to act as agents of change
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Science for a better future

19/12/2007

by Adeyinka Falusi Same Author (8)

Science for Development, Peace and Prosperity

Professor Adeyinka Falusi describes concrete, real-world examples of how scientific research projects, institutional capacity building and increased awareness of ethics can lead directly to improved quality of life for individuals and societies. Dr. Falusi is a Professor of Hematology at the Genetic and Bioethics Research Unit, Institute for Advanced Medical Research and Training, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
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Science for a better future

16/09/2006

by Nagwa Abdel Meguid Same Author (3)

The Ethics of Genetic Testing and Information

''As the mysteries of the human genetic code are unraveled, people need protection so that breakthroughs are used to treat and heal, not to isolate and discriminate.'' Dr. Nagwa Abdel Meguid writes of the potential for unethical use of genetic information and calls for strict guidelines to ensure both privacy for individuals and knowledge-sharing for scientists.
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