Fair priority setting in gene-editing research: the accountability for reasonableness framework

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2026-05-15

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Smits, Marije J
van Daal, ManonORCID 0000-0003-1718-2827
Verweij, Marcel
Nieuwenhuis, Edward E.S.ISNI 0000000393345368
Fuchs, Sabine A
Jongsma, Karin RORCID 0000-0001-8135-6786

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With rapid scientific advancements in gene-editing technologies, we advocate using the Accountability for Reasonableness (A4R) framework to guide priority setting of gene-editing research, ensuring equitable, efficient, consistent, and accountable translation of these revolutionizing innovations into society.

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Smits, M J, van Daal, M, Verweij, M, Nieuwenhuis, E, Fuchs, S & Jongsma, K R 2026, 'Fair priority setting in gene-editing research : the accountability for reasonableness framework', Embo Molecular Medicine, vol. 18, no. 5, pp. 1479-1481. https://doi.org/10.1038/s44321-026-00420-w