NIH Bioethics

Convenor: 
Cristina E. Torres, PhD
Objective: 

To establish a central resource for research in bioethics that can serve the needs of the University of the Philippines system and the relevant agencies of the government, other research institutions and research stakeholders in the country, and the general public

  1. To conduct research in bioethical issues, practices, capability, and policies.
  2. To begin a database and a library on bioethics issues, case examples, and other tools
  3. Too initiate a collaboration of researchers, academic institutions, government agencies, and commercial institutions to contribute to a common pool of resources that can be housed at the NIH
Ongoing Projects: 
  • Commissioned DOH Project: Streamlining Health Research Ethics in the Department of Health (DOH).