Tomasz Zimny

Tomasz Zimny is affiliated with the Institute of Legal Studies at the Polish Academy of Sciences. His research focuses on intersections between biotechnology, intellectual property law, and bioethics. He explores legal inconsistencies in EU frameworks regarding patentability of human embryonic stem cells, autonomy issues in human biological material research, and moral implications of genetic engineering laws.

Projects:

• Biobanking in Poland and its relationships with intellectual property
• Precautionary Principle in law regulating GM plant growth and its impact on patentability

His work bridges legal systems with ethical dilemmas in scientific innovation, addressing topics like commodification of biological materials and moral evaluation in regulatory frameworks.