Our Story
The Southeast Asia (SEA) Bioethics Network was established in 2020-2021 by a group of scholars based in SEA, who successfully obtained the Wellcome Trust Research Development Award to develop the network. Their shared goal is to promote an empirically-informed and practice-oriented approach to bioethics from a SEA perspective, through collaborations with stakeholders in the region and beyond. The network currently focuses on addressing ethical issues related to healthcare for marginalised mobile populations and emerging technologies like genomic medicine, gene- and cell-based therapies, and AI-driven health activities. It is committed to supporting bioethics scholars and researchers in SEA and establishing a research agenda that brings to the forefront unheard voices to enrich current bioethics discourses.
Spotlight
Check out the latest activities, achievements, and updates from the Southeast Asia Bioethics Network! Stay informed about our events, podcasts, research, and initiatives as we bring attention to the voices and work shaping bioethics in Southeast Asia.
Experts Highlight Urgent Ethical Challenges At Climate Change, Health, And Ethics Event
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 – On Friday, experts from around the world gathered at Universiti Malaya to engage in a crucial conversation on how climate change is impacting health and the ethical challenges that arise in addressing these issues.
Workshop on Whose Voices? – Decolonising Bioethics
The Southeast Asia Bioethics Network, in collaboration with the Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities (CBMH), Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada, held a workshop in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, on 5th November 2024 to discuss decolonising bioethics and the ethical implications of climate change.
Reflections on Developing the Southeast Asia Bioethics Network: Insights from the SEA Bioethics Network’s Second Year at the Best Practice in Engagement and Culture Symposium
At the Best Practice in Engagement and Culture Symposium, the Southeast Asia Bioethics Network, reflected on its second year. Key achievements included establishing a shared vision, providing funding for scholars and hosting workshops on AI-driven health research ethics and migration health. Discussions highlighted the Network's efforts to address regional bioethical challenges and shape a more inclusive landscape.
