Ethical-legal aspects of organoids and their use in research. Manage risks and legal constraints for the development of ethical research.

Abstract

Organoids, briefly and simply stated, are miniature replicas of human organs and tissues: they derive from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) or from adult cells and tissues, including tumors. They represent an important tool for personalized medicine and drug testing in general. At the moment the legal framework is incomplete and the focus is rather on ethical issues and the protection of privacy. The essay focuses on the legal framework looking for qualifying answers that can combine research development and protection of.