The ethics of biomedical research in developing countries is hotly debated. Utilising 21 cases of actual research trials, this book explores a wide range of ethical challenges in conducting research in developing countries. Commentaries are provided by leading scholars on international research ethics as well as by many new voices, including authors from developing countries. This is a well-written book and a must-read for anyone trying to understand the concerns associated with international biomedical research. The cases address research in many parts of the world on different disorders and conditions. The commentaries give readers a better appreciation of the breadth and depth of the relevant ethical issues.