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Mid – Late 1970’s

Mid – Late 1970’s. Emergence of recombinant DNA technology Concerns among both scientific community and general public: Public health and safety Environmental impact Potential ethical and social implications. Asilomar Scientific Summit (1975). Premise:

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Mid – Late 1970’s

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  1. Mid – Late 1970’s • Emergence of recombinant DNA technology • Concerns among both scientific community and general public: • Public health and safety • Environmental impact • Potential ethical and social implications

  2. Asilomar Scientific Summit (1975) • Premise: • Scientists taking responsibility for the risks of their research • Outcomes: -- Reaffirmation of the need for guidelines -- Establishment of a new federal oversight committee

  3. Oversight System • NIH Recombinant DNA Molecule Program Advisory Committee • Launched process of developing NIH guidelines for recombinant DNA oversight • Mad recommendations about local oversight • Award NIH Grants for recombinant DNA research only after review of risks by an institutional “biohazards” review committee • Review of physical containment and facilities • Consideration of local circumstances

  4. First NIH Guidelines Published in July 1976 Established responsibilities of investigators and institutions

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