The project by researchers from the V. G. Timiryasov Kazan Innovative University, titled "Development of Ethical and Legal Frameworks for Regulating the Creation and Application of Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Bioprinting Technologies in Healthcare," has been accepted for the 2026 State Prize of the Republic of Tatarstan in Science and Technology competition. The list of entries accepted for the competition was announced by the Commission on State Prizes in Science and Technology under the Head (Rais) of the Republic of Tatarstan.

The study was conducted by researchers from the KIU Research Institute of Digital Technologies and Law: the project lead, Ildar Begishev, Doctor of Law, Associate Professor, Chief Researcher at the Institute, Corresponding Member of the Academy of Military Sciences, and Honored Lawyer of the Republic of Tatarstan and Albina Shutova, Candidate of Law and Senior Researcher at the Institute.

The researchers authored Russia’s first comprehensive series of scholarly works dedicated to establishing an integrated system of ethical and legal regulation for three classes of medical technologies: artificial intelligence, robotics, and bioprinting. The project encompasses, among other elements, a system of ethical codes, 13 terminological databases registered with Rospatent, and a comprehensive criminological and criminal-law analysis of the risks associated with the use of innovative technologies in healthcare. It also addresses avenues for improving domestic legislation.

Researchers have been working on the ethical and legal framework for digital medical technologies since 2023. That was when Russia’s first code of ethics for entities operating in the field of bioprinting technologies was unveiled.

"Artificial intelligence, robotics, and bioprinting are entering the healthcare sector faster than the corresponding legal regulations can be established, and this gap creates risks for patients. Our work bridges this gap: for the first time in Russia, a unified system has been created for three classes of medical technologies—encompassing everything from terminological standards and ethical codes to criminal law protection mechanisms. Unlike declarative documents from abroad, all provisions are integrated into the existing Russian legal system and include concrete implementation mechanisms. Entering the competition for the State Prize of Tatarstan is both a recognition of the team's years of work and a responsibility: the rights of millions of patients depend on how quickly the legal framework catches up with the technology," noted Ildar Begishev

The study's findings have been incorporated into the work of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation during the drafting of a local regulatory act governing the use of AI technologies in healthcare and medicine. The materials may also be utilized by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Tatarstan in drafting local regulations and in educational programs training legal professionals for digital transformation. Research articles related to the study have been published in reputable international and Russian journals.

The study underwent public review at an expanded meeting of the Academic Council of the Kazan Branch of the All-Russian State University of Justice (RPA of the Ministry of Justice of Russia) and received the support of the scientific community.

The State Prizes of the Republic of Tatarstan in Science and Technology are awarded annually for significant contributions to the development of the humanities, natural sciences, and technical sciences that align with the standards of leading domestic and global achievements.