Emily Marden
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Dr. Emily Marden is a leading voice at the intersection of biodiversity law, bioethics, and science policy. Her work critically examines the legal and ethical frameworks governing the use of genetic resources, with a particular focus on the complex issues of benefit-sharing and data sovereignty. Her most influential paper, "Sharing and reporting benefits from biodiversity research" (2020, 33 citations), has become a foundational reference for researchers navigating the post-Nagoya Protocol landscape, offering a pragmatic roadmap for equitable collaboration between scientists and source countries. Dr. Marden’s scholarship bridges the gap between abstract policy and on-the-ground scientific practice, tackling how to fairly report and distribute benefits—from financial returns to capacity-building—arising from the study of everything from soil microbes to medicinal plants. Her work is essential reading for any researcher engaged in international fieldwork or genomic research, as it provides the ethical and legal compass needed to conduct responsible science in a biodiverse world. Through her clear, actionable guidance, Dr. Marden is shaping a more just and transparent future for global biodiversity research.
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- 1Sharing and reporting benefits from biodiversity research33 citations · 2020