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Read more at: Dr Liddicoat embarks on research trip to Copenhagen

Dr Liddicoat embarks on research trip to Copenhagen

2 May 2019

Dr John Liddicoat (LML Senior Research Associate) is set to undertake a three-week research visit to the University of Copenhagen. His research will focus on the repurposing of drugs -- a topic that is of great interest to LML, which is leading the CeBIL study on New Uses. Over the duration of the trip, Dr Liddicoat will...


Read more at: Dr Liddell teaches Law and Emerging Health Technologies Course at University of Melbourne

Dr Liddell teaches Law and Emerging Health Technologies Course at University of Melbourne

1 May 2019

Dr Kathy Liddell (LML Director) has recently returned from teaching a course on Law and Emerging Health Technologies at the University of Melbourne, strengthening the already substantial links between the LML and Melbourne Law School. The postgraduate course examined ways in which law is affecting, and being affected by...


Read more at: LML Research Group published in 'Global Genes' edited collection

LML Research Group published in 'Global Genes' edited collection

1 May 2019

A chapter authored by Dr Kathy Liddell (LML Director), Dr John Liddicoat, and Mr Matt Jordan has been published in T Minssen, J R Hermann and J Schovsbo (eds.) Global Genes, Local Concerns- Legal, Ethical and Scientific Challenges in International Biobanking (Edward Elgar Publishing, 2019). The chapter, ‘IP Policies for...


Read more at: Dr Imogen Goold Delivers 2019 Baron de Lancey Lecture

Dr Imogen Goold Delivers 2019 Baron de Lancey Lecture

14 March 2019

On Friday March 8th, the LML hosted the 2019 Baron de Lancey Lecture, kindly sponsored by the Ver Heyden de Lancey Fund. This year, Dr Imogen Goold (St Anne's College, University of Oxford) delivered her thought-provoking talk 'Should parents have the final say on the medical treatment of their children?' Dr Goold's talk...


Read more at: Nature Biotechnology publishes third article from LML Research Group

Nature Biotechnology publishes third article from LML Research Group

17 December 2018

The article, titled 'Was the Myriad decision a 'surgical strike' on isolated DNA patents, or does it have wider impacts?' , reveals the results of an empirical investigation about the effects of the US Supreme Court's decision in Association for Molecular Pathology v Myriad Genetics on patent prosecution for nature-based...


Read more at: Dr Liddell appointed to steering group for SRI on Reproduction

Dr Liddell appointed to steering group for SRI on Reproduction

29 November 2018

Dr Kathy Liddell (LML Director) has joined a new Strategic Research Initiative on Reproduction as a member of their steering group. The SRI is funded for three years, and is a University-wide network which aims to encourage interactions among the many Cambridge researchers with interests in reproduction; from clinical...


Read more at: LML appoints Senior Research Associate

LML appoints Senior Research Associate

31 October 2018

The Centre for Law, Medicine and Life Sciences has appointed Dr John Liddicoat as a Senior Research Associate. Dr Liddicoat will work with Dr Kathy Liddell (Director of LML) to develop a flagship research project on the legal issues surrounding the re-purposing of pharmaceuticals. The aim of the project is to harness legal...


Read more at: Dr Yotova to be published in European Journal of International Law

Dr Yotova to be published in European Journal of International Law

23 October 2018

An article co-authored by Dr Rumiana Yotova and Prof. Bartha Knoppers on the right to benefit from science has been accepted for publication in the European Journal of International Law. The right was first set out in the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and later affirmed in the International Covenant on...


Read more at: LML research group forthcoming in Nature Biotechnology

LML research group forthcoming in Nature Biotechnology

5 October 2018

Nature Biotechnology has accepted a third article from an LML research group for publication. The forthcoming feature article announces empirical results about the effects of the US Supreme Court's decision in Association for Molecular Pathology v Myriad Genetics on patent practice beyond isolated DNA claims. The article...


Read more at: LML participates in CeBIL Methodologies Retreat

LML participates in CeBIL Methodologies Retreat

12 September 2018

On Saturday 8th September, the CeBIL events concluded with a Methodologies Retreat involving all programme partners – from Cambridge, Copenhagen, Harvard, and Michigan. The project leaders from each of the five core studies, and sixth synergy study, convened to discuss the methodologies and approaches for each of CeBIL's...