Rapid advances in science and technology have substantially expanded the benefits available to humanity, including improved treatments for disease and longer healthy life expectancy. For these benefits to be shared by society in a fair and inclusive manner, ongoing public reflection on the ethical, legal, and social issues (ELSI) raised by new technologies is essential. In particular, when addressing the challenge of developing and governing emerging technologies in ways that respect diverse cultural values and social expectations, East Asia plays an important role as one of the most active regions for research and development outside the Western world.

　　　　This workshop will welcome researchers from the Asian Institute of Bioethics and Health Law at Yonsei University in South Korea, who will present joint projects with Hiroshima University and related initiatives. In addition, the workshop will host interdisciplinary discussions on responsible research and innovation (RRI) in the context of emerging technologies, with the aim of further strengthening collaboration between Yonsei University and Hiroshima University.