What is this collection about?
This Collection focuses on the ethical, legal, and social implications of genomic research as the field rapidly evolves. It explores issues such as data governance, consent, access, equity, emerging technologies, and policy implications for public health and medical care. Submissions close on 04 June 2026.
Why is this collection important?
Genomic research is increasingly shaping clinical care, public health programmes, and society at large. While its potential benefits are significant, new technologies and data practices raise complex questions about fairness, trust, accountability, and long‑term impact. Addressing these challenges is essential if genomics is to improve health outcomes responsibly and equitably.
This Collection is timely because it brings ethical, legal, and social perspectives into direct conversation with scientific and policy innovation. It offers a dedicated forum for research that can inform governance, guide best practice, and shape public dialogue around genomic technologies. Researchers should submit to this Collection to ensure their work reaches a multidisciplinary audience engaged with both the opportunities and the responsibilities of genomic research, and to contribute to evidence that can influence policy, practice, and future research directions.
This Collection also supports research aligned with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well‑being, by promoting responsible, inclusive approaches to genomic science.
Why submit to a collection?
Collections like this one help promote high‑quality science. They are led by Guest Editors and In‑House Editors who are experts in their fields and supported by a dedicated team of Commissioning Editors and Managing Editors at Springer Nature. Collection manuscripts typically see higher citations, downloads, and Altmetric scores, and provide a one‑stop shop on a cutting‑edge topic of interest.
Who is involved?
- Nanibaa' Garrison, PhD, University of California, USA
- Bartha Maria Knoppers, PhD, AdE, OC, OQ, FRSC, FCAHS McGill University, Canada
- Eric Meslin, PhD, FRSC, FCAHS, ICDD University of Toronto, Canada
How can I submit my paper?
Visit the Collection page to find out more about this collection and submit your article.