In an era of unprecedented progress, the National Academy of Medicine is working to ensure responsible and effective application of advances in science and technology.
Ensuring strong ethical frameworks can ensure maximum benefit from innovations, prevent unanticipated risks, and enable solutions to challenges once considered impossible.
Consensus Report
Innovation for the Benefit of All
Our 2023 report outlines a framework for decisions throughout the innovation life cycle to ensure that new health interventions and technologies respond to the needs of a broad range of individuals.
Oct 1, 2024Special Publication
The State of the U.S. Biomedical and Health Research Enterprise: Strategies for Achieving a Healthier America
Biomedical Research
Apr 8, 2024Commentary
Artificial Intelligence in Health, Health Care, and Biomedical Science: An AI Code of Conduct Principles and Commitments Discussion Draft
Introduction This commentary presents initial concepts and content that the Steering Committee feel may be important to a draft Code of Conduct framework for use in the development and application of artificial intelligence (AI) in health, health care, and biomedical science. Background As an emergent constellation of technologies, AI presents both unprecedented opportunities and potential risks for human health […]
Artificial IntelligenceEmerging Science and Technology
Nov 13, 2023Discussion Paper
Neurotechnology and Noninvasive Neuromodulation: Case Study for Understanding and Anticipating Emerging Science and Technology
Introduction This case study was developed as one of a set of three studies, focusing on somewhat mature but rapidly evolving technologies. These case studies are intended to draw out lessons for the development of a cross-sectoral governance framework for emerging technologies in health and medicine. The focus of the case studies is the governance ecosystem in the United States, […]
Drugs and DevicesEmerging Science and TechnologyQuality and Safety
Jan 6, 2025
‘There Are Discoveries Waiting to Be Made That We Can’t Imagine’: An Interview with Dr. Teresa Woodruff
Sep 16, 2024
Freeman and Sharpe Receive Hamburg Award from National Academy of Medicine for Discoveries Leading to New, Effective Immunotherapies
Aug 1, 2024
Coding for Change: National Academies Hackathons Tackle the US STI Epidemic
Apr 8, 2024
New Paper Outlines Draft Code of Conduct to Ensure That the Use of AI In Health and Health Care Meets Its Full Potential Reliably and Safely