Ethical and Legal Issues in Biobanking for Genomic Research in Nigeria
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Ethical and Legal Issues in Biobanking for Genomic Research in Nigeria
Abstract
The pursuit of genomic research and biobanking has raised concerns and discussions about the ethical and legal implications. Given the specific challenges that surround such enterprise in low and middle income countries, it is pertinent to examine them in the light of the advent of Biobanking and Genomic research in Nigeria. In this paper I discuss the issues and suggest model solutions derived from advanced jurisdictions. These ethical and legal issues are discussed within the context of the legal system of a typical African country whose jurisprudence derives from that of its erstwhile colonial master, the United Kingdom. This includes issues relating to law and human rights, informed consent, native and customary law.
Keywords: Biobanking; Genomic; Law; Nigeria; Research.
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