Welcome to the Policy, Ethics and Life Sciences Research Centre (PEALS)

PEALS was established in 1999. Our development and growth as a research centre have been aided by Newcastle University, Durham University and the Centre for Life, who have all played an important role in our activities. Ten years on we are now a formally recognised University Research Centre within Newcastle University. A variety of valuable collaborations and activities continue between PEALS colleagues and colleagues in both Durham and the Centre for Life.crowd scene

PEALS aims to research, inform and improve policy, professional practice and public participation in the life sciences. We particularly promote research and debate on the social and ethical aspects of genetics and other life sciences.

We achieve this through three interlinked strands:

Our address can be found at the bottom of this page, with fuller contact details and directions on our Contact Page.

If you would like to be added to our e-mailing list to receive a monthly listing of local events please email PEALS.  If you would like to receive our Annual Review (published each spring) please either email or write to us.

We gratefully acknowledge financial support from the Northern Rock Foundation and the William Leech Charitable Trust.