The members of the Leopoldina are organized in 28 sections that are grouped in four classes.
Just like any other kind of human activity, the way scientists conduct research raises ethical questions. These pertain to the standards of good scientific practice and to the opportunities and risks that arise from the public dissemination and technical application of new research findings. The commission uses its expertise to inform the way it addresses urgent questions concerning scientific activities.
ML = Member of the Leopoldina
Tierversuche in der Forschung (2012)
Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) (2011)
EASAC Statement „Synthetic Biology – An Introduction” (2011)
Predictive genetic Diagnosis as an Instrument of disease prevention (2010)
Revision of EU Directive 86/609/EEC on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes (2010)
Green Genetic Engineering (2009)
Neue Wege der Stammzellforschung: Reprogrammierung von differenzierten Körperzellen (2009)
Statement of the Presidium of the Leopoldina on Stem Cell Research in Germany (2007)
