Biomedical Research and the Commercialization Agenda: A Review of main Considerations for Neuroscience

Authors: Caulfield, Timothy¹; Ogbogu, Ubaka¹

Source: Accountability in Research: Policies and Quality Assurance, Volume 15, Number 4, October 2008 , pp. 303-320(18)

Publisher: Taylor and Francis Ltd

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Abstract:

This article reviews a range of issues associated with the commercialization of biomedical research and speculates on how these issues might apply to the neuroscience context. Drawing on existing studies of the impact of research commercialization activities on various areas of biotechnology research, the authors explore normative benchmarks for assessing and resolving issues likely to arise from the commercialization of neuroscientific research, including such topics as patenting, marketing pressures, and representations of research prospects.

Keywords: biotechnology; collaborative research; commercialization; neuroethics; research ethics

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1080/08989620802388788

Affiliations: 1: Health Law Institute, Faculty of Law, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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