Growth and progress depend on cooperation and knowledge exchange. Researchers from the Health Law Research Environment at the Department of Law, Lund University, recently had the pleasure of participating in the Nordic Biomedical Law Conference hosted by the Department of Law, University of Bergen. The conference took place from August 31 to September 1, 2023. It was an excellent platform for our scholars to discuss topics of their expertise and to exchange insights with other colleagues from our Nordic countries. The Nordic Biomedical Law Conference in Bergen demonstrated the breadth of research in this fascinating area of law. It also gave many insights and provided for interesting discussions on how different research methods can be integrated into modern legal analysis. Overall, the conference days was an excellent opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions, gain new knowledge and perspectives of the field, and foster collaborations with like-minded scholars. Lund University was well-represented by eight researchers, each shedding light on pressing issues in health law.
The presentations exemplified the depth and breadth of our research environment’s expertise:
Ana Nordberg, Associate Professor: Ana delved into Artificial Intelligence in healthcare, specifically exploring the Council of Europe’s forthcoming Artificial Intelligence Convention.
Anna Nilsson, Associate Lecturer: Anna’s presentation revolved around how the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities influences the legislation and policies concerning individuals with mental health issues.
Lena Wahlberg, Associate Professor: Lena’s presentation focused on the Swedish Ethical Review Act, dissecting the concept of human dignity within this legal framework.
Manni Ardzejewska, PhD Candidate: Manni explored the intricate decision-making process of physicians when dealing with end-of-life decisions for people with dementia.
Petra Müllerova, Postdoc: Petra’s presentation centred on health apps and their impact on user health, potential benefits and dangers of these applications.
Sarah de Heer, PhD Candidate: Sarah tackled the issue of transparency in automated decision-making systems in healthcare diagnosis and treatment.
Titti Mattsson, Professor: Titti focused on xenotransplantation, offering ethical and legal reflections from a vulnerability perspective. Her work underscored the need for careful consideration in the pursuit of groundbreaking medical procedures.
Yana Litins’ka, Senior Lecturer: Yana’s presentation examined the vaccination against COVID-19 among Ukrainian refugees in Sweden, framing the critical issue of crisis preparedness.
We are proud of our scholars’ contributions and thankful for the opportunity to listen to and exchange ideas with our colleagues in the Nordic region.
We now eagerly anticipate the next conference! Health Law Research Environment is thrilled to announce that we will host the next Nordic Biomedical Law Conference in two years. This event promises to be an occasion where cutting-edge research will be shared and collaboration among scholars will flourish. Stay tuned for more updates as we prepare to host the next chapter of this exciting conference in Lund!
