Understanding Ethical, Legal and Societal Issues (ELSIs) in Human Biobanking and Genomics for Research and Healthcare in Zimbabwe: The Genomics Inheritance Law Ethics and Society (GILES) initiative [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]

Biobanks and human genomics applications are key for understanding health, disease and heredity in Africa and globally. Growing interest in these technologies calls for strengthening relevant legal, ethical and policy systems to address knowledge disparities and ensure protection of society, while s...

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Main Authors: Alice Matimba, Andrew Chimatira, Oppah Kuguyo, James January, Zivayi Mupambireyi, Bazondlile Marimbe-Dube, Vasco Chikwasha, Zibusiso Nyati-Jokomo, Shamiso Muteti, Pedzisayi Mangezvo, Abigail Kangwende, Alfred Chingono, Midion Chidzonga, Jonathan Gandari, James Hakim, Kusum Nathoo, Christopher Samkange, Walter Mangezi, Sandra Lee, Lovemore Gwanzura, Mildred Cho, Paul Ndebele
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2019-06-01
Series:AAS Open Research
Online Access:https://aasopenresearch.org/articles/2-1/v2