This Congress is held under the Auspices of the International Association of Bioethics

The World Congress of Bioethics is a Congress of the International Association of Bioethics, whose objectives are:

1. To facilitate contacts and the exchange of information between those working in bioethics in different parts of the world;
2. To organise and promote international conferences in bioethics;
3. To encourage the development of research and teaching in bioethics; and
4. To uphold the value of free, open and reasoned discussion of issues in bioethics.

The Bioethics Advisory Committee was established by the Government in December 2000 to examine ethical, legal and social issues arising from life sciences and biomedical research in Singapore, and to recommend policies concerning these issues to the Steering Committee on Life Sciences. The BAC has so far published recommendations on human cloning and stem cell research, human tissue research, research involving human subjects, genetic testing and genetic research, personal information in biomedical research, and the donation of human eggs for research. It is currently considering issues on human-animal combinations for research.

For more information, please visit: www.bioethics-singapore.org

The National University of Singapore, Centre for Biomedical Ethics was established in September 2006 in the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. The Centre is South East Asia’s first academic centre for biomedical ethics in a medical school, with a dedicated professor supported by a team of researchers. It seeks to become a major location for teaching and research in South East Asia and its main focus will be on ethical values in an Asian context.

For more information, please visit: cbme.nus.edu.sg

The Ministry of Health nurtures the health of all Singaporeans and is responsible for promoting good health and reducing illness. It ensures that Singaporeans have access to good and affordable healthcare that is appropriate to needs. It is committed to pursuing medical excellence that will improve medical outcomes, standards of care and well-being of all.

For more information, please visit : www.moh.gov.sg

The Agency for Science, Teachnology and Research (A*STAR) is Singapore's lead agency for fostering world-class scientific research and talent for a vibrant knowledge-based Singapore. The agency actively nurtures public sector research and development in Biomedical Sciences, Physical Sciences and Engineering, with a particular focus on fields essential to Singapore's manufacturing industry and new growth industries. At the heart of this knowledge intensive work is human capital. Top local and international scientific talent drive knowledge creation at A*STAR research institutes. The Agency also sends scholars for undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral training in the best universities.

The Singapore Medical Association is the national medical organisation representing the majority of medical practioners in both the public and private sectors. Its objectives include the promotion of medical and allied sciences in Singapore and supporting a higher standard of medical ethics and conduct.

For more information please visit: www.sma.org.sg


Nanyang Technological University

The Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is a research-intensive university with globally engineering. The university has roots that go back to 1955 when Nanyang University was set up. Today, NTU has four colleges with 12 schools, and three autonomous entities, the National Institute of Education,  the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, and the Earth Observatory of Singapore.

For more information please visit: www.ntu.edu.sg  

SIM University

The SIM University (UniSIM) is unique in Singapore. It is the country’s first and only privately-funded university focusing on the upgrading and learning needs of working professionals and adult learners. The University has a rich education legacy, having evolved out of the highly successful SIM Open University Centre. Established in 2005, UniSIM is approved by the Ministry of Education to award recognised Singapore degrees.

For more information please visit: www.unisim.edu.sg