Event: Retrieving the Human Face of Science

July 20, 2009

International Ethics Conference
Retrieving the Human Face of Science:
Understanding Ethics and Integrity in Healthcare, Medicine and Research
University of Botswana
6-10 December 2009

Science is a very important aspect of human life as it has led to advancements in knowledge and improvements in health and human life. Yet each day, practitioners in the areas of healthcare, medicine and research confront difficult questions that need responses as they seek to conduct themselves in ways that are expected by society. If Science is to serve mankind well, it needs to have a human face.  The University of Botswana in partnership with the US Navy Medicine and the Uniformed Services University (USA) have organized an educational conference to be held at the University of Botswana from 6-10 December 2009.  The theme of the conference is “Retrieving the Human face of Science: Understanding Ethics and Integrity in Healthcare, Medicine and Research”.

The Conference seeks to bring together practitioners in the area of health care, medicine and research to discuss Ethical issues and Integrity in Healthcare, Medicine and Research. Through keynote addresses, presentations and panel discussions, the conference will explore ways of bringing out the human face of science locally, nationally and globally. This conference will address the best evidence and action on the role of science diplomacy and the evidence and opportunities for action as we seek to integrate ethics and integrity into our institutional and national policies and programs.

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