5th Global Forum on Bioethics in Research

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"The Global Forum on Bioethics in Research was established in 1999 to bring together individuals, public and private organizations involved in medical research from "North" and "South" to share views on bioethics issues in research. The objective of Global Forum meetings is to bring together stakeholders from both developing and developed countries to debate the ethical, social and legal issues related to biomedical research in international settings. This process is invaluable for researchers, funding organizations and collaborators in research in diverse settings. Many issues identified are the target of future work and collaborative solutions among developing and developed country representatives. Approximately two-thirds of the participants are from the developing world, representing 30 to 40 countries."