Russian vaccine development raises important questions about transparency and trust
The Russian Covid-19 vaccine and the lack of transparency of the research about it could have a negative impact on the public’s perception of vaccines, and their trust in government authorities. But it also raises other important questions, such as how we should deal with research from less democratic countries?
Jessica Nihlén Fahlquist (Link removed) , associate professor in practical philosophy and senior lecturer in biomedical ethics at Centre for research ethics & bioethics, was interviewed by the Life Science Sweden about the importance of paying attention to how politicians use research results to their advantage.