Lecture
This lecture covers the basics of law and ethics in life sciences, focusing on topics such as medical devices, animal experimentation, health law, and intellectual property. Students will learn to identify legal and ethical issues in their future practice, with a special emphasis on the role of law and ethics in life science research. The course program includes group evaluations, oral exams, and group work on challenging questions related to the field. Additionally, the lecture addresses the recruitment of 'vulnerable' subjects in trials, property rights in research, and the ethical implications of genome editing. The instructor also discusses the responsibilities of scientists and citizens in the context of ethical decision-making.