Title |
Addressing the Misuse Potential of Life Science Research—Perspectives From a Bottom-Up Initiative in Switzerland
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Published in |
Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, April 2018
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DOI | 10.3389/fbioe.2018.00038 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Franziska M. Oeschger, Ursula Jenal |
Abstract |
Codes of conduct have received wide attention as a bottom-up approach to foster responsibility for dual use aspects of life science research within the scientific community. In Switzerland, a series of discussion sessions led by the Swiss Academy of Sciences with over 40 representatives of most Swiss academic life science research institutions has revealed that while a formal code of conduct was considered too restrictive, a bottom-up approach toward awareness raising and education and demonstrating scientists' responsibility toward society was highly welcomed. Consequently, an informational brochure on "Misuse potential and biosecurity in life sciences research" was developed to provide material for further discussions and education. |
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Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
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Switzerland | 4 | 67% |
United Kingdom | 1 | 17% |
United States | 1 | 17% |
Demographic breakdown
Type | Count | As % |
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Members of the public | 5 | 83% |
Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 1 | 17% |
Mendeley readers
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
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Unknown | 76 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
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Student > Master | 3 | 4% |
Student > Ph. D. Student | 1 | 1% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 1 | 1% |
Student > Bachelor | 1 | 1% |
Unknown | 70 | 92% |
Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
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Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 1 | 1% |
Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 1 | 1% |
Immunology and Microbiology | 1 | 1% |
Economics, Econometrics and Finance | 1 | 1% |
Social Sciences | 1 | 1% |
Other | 1 | 1% |
Unknown | 70 | 92% |