Publication: Challenges in regulation of biomedical research: The case of Kenya
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2015-10-16
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Mount Kenya University
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Unregulated biomedical research has previously caused untold suffering to humankind. History is full of examples of
abuse of animal and human subjects for research. Several codes and instruments have been formulated to regulate
biomedical research. In Kenya, the Science, Technology and Innovation Act, 2014, together with the Constitution of
Kenya, 2010, provide a fairly robust legal framework. Possible challenges include capacity building, overlap of functions
of institutions, monitoring and evaluation, scientific/technological advances, intellectual property rights, funding for
research, and dispute resolution. It is hoped that the new legislation will adequately address these challenges.
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Biomedical research regulation, Kenya, Law