A Resolution Regarding the Ownership of Biological Materials
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Whereas: Past scientific research tendencies relating to biological materials have been to
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discriminate against those of certain races, lower socio-economic, and gender status; and
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Whereas: much of our current advancements in science are based on the controversial collection
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of biological materials against the knowledge and consent of the individual as
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evidenced by the HeLa incident; and
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Whereas: scientists and researchers, not the owner, often receive royalties and recognition for the
sale and advancements of aforementioned biological materials; and
Whereas: the right to ownership, or at least informed consent, reduces potentially questionable
scientific trials, experiments, and other arenas; and
10. Whereas: current disclosures for consent are not necessarily easy to understand or are practical in
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all situations;
12. Therefore, be it resolved by this Palm Beach Catholic Forensic League Student
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Congress here assembled that: individuals ought to retain control of their biological
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materials.
Respectfully Submitted,
Oxbridge Academy of the Palm Beaches