Critics rain on MMV parade

Article Abstract:

Some critics of the Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) say pharmaceutical companies will receive public funds to develop malaria vaccines. MMV is a public venture capital fund sponsored by the WHO, the World Bank, the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Associations, and several national governments and philanthropic foundations.

Author: Brown, Phyllida
Analysis, Finance, Venture capital companies, Malaria vaccine, Malaria vaccines

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA


Research ethics -- no easy fix ahead

Article Abstract:

Ethicists, patients' representatives and researchers have been unable to agree on changes to the Declaration of Helsinki. The declaration was produced to protect the rights of human volunteers in research studies. But it states that all volunteers should receive the best treatment and the best treatment may be too expensive for developing countries.

Author: Brown, Phyllida
Standards, Human experimentation in medicine, Human medical experimentation

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA


UK speculated to permit stem cell research

Article Abstract:

The British government will approve using fetal cells in stem cell research, according to information leaked to a newspaper. The government has not yet publicly announced its decision based on an expert panel's recommendation, but most scientists believe it will approve the research.

Author: Brown, Phyllida
United Kingdom, Research, Stem cells, Fetal tissues

User Contributions:

Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:

CAPTCHA


Subjects list: Medical research
This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.