뇌융합연구생태계 조성을 위한 법정책적 개선방안 - 쿼드러플 헬릭스 모델을 중심으로 -

Neuroscience can be said to be the pinnacle of the future convergence technology field. It is not an exaggeration to say that neuroscience, which had remained at the level of basic research in the past, is currently at the center of interdisciplinary research, such as analyzing the human brain to develop new drugs and medical devices, and developing artificial intelligence that simulates the human brain. In line with this trend of convergence technology development of neuroscience, Korea is also actively conducting convergence research centered on national research institutes, and the government is striving to foster new industries and create markets by fostering neuroscience through various laws and policies, such as revising the Brain Research Promotion Act. However, there are still many fields to be studied in neuroscience, and results can only be created through collaboration between various social actors. Since it is targeting the human brain, it is difficult for a specific institution to perform alone, and in particular, clinical research involving a clinician must be accompanied. In this process, the safety and effectiveness of brain research results need to be carefully examined from a mid- to long-term perspective. This is because the application of new technology to the human brain involves a variety of social, ethical, and legal issues in addition to biological obstacles. These problems suggest that it is necessary to prepare a new research ecosystem in which civil society participates, including existing brain research institutes such as the government, research institutes, hospitals, companies, and universities. According to these discussions, this study considered the creation of a new brain fusion research ecosystem at the national level, focusing on the quadruple helix model. In addition, to support this discussion, it was intended to propose a revision plan for the Brain Research Promotion Act.