Harmonisation of Biobank Regulations in Africa: lessons to be learned from Europe

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Staunton, C. 2016. Harmonisation of Biobank Regulations in Africa: lessons to be learned from Europe. Contemporary Issues in Law. 13 (4), pp. 267-286.
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TitleHarmonisation of Biobank Regulations in Africa: lessons to be learned from Europe
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JournalContemporary Issues in Law
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This is the author-produced PDF of an article, accepted for publication in Contemporary Issues In Law, following peer review. The Version of Record "Ciara Staunton, Harmonisation of Biobank Regulations in Africa: Lessons to be Learned from Europe – (2016) 13(4) CIL 267–286" is available in Contemporary Issues in Law, vol. 13, issue 4, pp. 267-286. Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 3.0. (http://www.lawtext.com/pdfs/sampleArticles/AuthorarchivingpolicyFina...)

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