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ELSI stands for Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues. It refers to all issues other than technical challenges that arise when society utilizes new science and technology. This term emerged during the Human Genome Project in the 1990s, stemming from the need for social science research alongside scientific research due to the significant social impact of genomic studies. Today, it is not limited to life sciences but is viewed as a set of issues to be considered when society utilizes various new technologies, including information science and AI.

I am interested in genome editing technologies, represented by CRISPR-Cas9, which won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2020, and I conduct research on ELSI related to these technologies. While genome editing allows for the simple and efficient modification of genetic information, ethical issues such as the impact on future generations have been pointed out regarding its use on human fertilized embryos. There are also social issues concerning the use of genome editing in crops and livestock. I have conducted questionnaire-based surveys targeting the general public and patients with hereditary diseases to understand how non-expert citizens view this technology and what researchers and policymakers need to focus on to utilize it in society. Additionally, I have been involved in developing teaching materials that provide opportunities for high school and junior high school students to think about ELSI together.

In senior high schools, a curriculum based on the 2018 Academic Advisory Board notification will be implemented for all grades starting from the 2024 academic year. These Academic Advisory Board guidelines emphasize the importance of providing education from a cross-curricular perspective across the entire school. Considering ELSI requires not only an understanding of science and technology but also knowledge of civics and ethics, as well as language skills to express one's own thoughts. I actively incorporate ELSI into my classes, believing that using it as a subject leads to cross-curricular learning. Currently, I am conducting classroom practices themed around ELSI in regenerative medicine and genomic medicine, while also preparing lessons on neuroscience and AI. I hope to continue thinking about ELSI together with my students through my classes.