Perspectives on public dialogue in action

Human Developmental Biology Initiative Public Dialogue Findings - credit Paul Wyatt Films

"I like the respect for each person's opinions. I find that no one is overriding anyone else's opinion. There is a deep respect."

"There is research and there is research, and this is on another level. I'm so pleased that I picked up knowledge in the last few days on a topic that is so important."

Participants in the early human embryo research public dialogue, 2023

In this film public dialogue participants and researchers from the Human Developmental Biology Initiative discuss what it is like to take part in an important deliberation on this significant area of research.

This foundational public dialogue was commissioned by the Human Developmental Biology Initiative (HDBI) and UKRI Sciencewise who have blogged about the process here. It provides an initial step to inform wider public involvement on the topic of early human embryo research and the 14-day rule, in the UK and internationally. The findings provide direction to future public engagement and research by highlighting where there are hopes, concerns and topics that need more exploration.

Read the full public dialogue findings report here.