Organisaties (Finland)
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National Advisory Board on Research Ethics/ Tutkimuseettinen neuvottelukunta perustettiin
The National Advisory Board on Research Ethics (Tutkimuseettinen neuvottelukunta perustettiin, Helsinki) is an expert body appointed by the Ministry of Education and Culture. It was founded in 1991 to deal with ethical questions relating to scientific research.
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The National Advisory Board on Social Welfare and Health Care Ethics/ Valtakunnallinen sosiaali- ja terveysalan eettinen neuvottelukunta (ETENE)
The National Advisory Board on Social Welfare and Health Care Ethics (ETENE – Valtakunnallinen sosiaali- ja terveysalan eettinen neuvottelukunta, Helsinki) has the task to discuss general principles in ethical issues in the field of social welfare and health care and concerning the status of patients and clients. Also the Board submits initiatives and provides expert assistance and disseminates information on national and international ethical issues in the field of social welfare and health care.
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Advisory Board on Biotechnology/ Biotekniikan neuvottelukunta (BTNK)
The Advisory Board on Biotechnology – Biotekniikan neuvottelukunta, Helsinki) is a consultative body of experts in issues related to bio- and gene technology appointed by the Government for a term of three years.
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Board for Gene Technology/ Geenitekniikan lautakunta
The Finish Board for Gene Technology (Geenitekniikan lautakunta, Helsinki) is – in conjunction with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health – the authority in Finland regarding the use of genetically modified organisms (GMO’s).
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National Committee on Medical Research Ethics/ Valtakunnallinen lääketieteellinen tutkimuseettinen toimikunta (TUKIJA )
The first task of the National Committee on Medical Research Ethics, TUKIJA – Valtakunnallinen lääketieteellinen tutkimuseettinen toimikunta, Helsinki) is to develop and spread expertise on research ethics and to advise regional ethics committees in matters of ethical principles related to medical research.