The study of psychedelics as therapeutic tools raises profound ethical questions about medicine, society, and patient care. This virtual panel brings together experts to explore critical questions: How do historical stigma and cultural context shape the development of psychedelic therapies? … Read More
About the Talk Based on in-depth research, this talk explores how patients today from varied backgrounds—from evangelical to atheist, agnostic, and “nothing in particular”—confront spiritual, existential, and religious challenges, and how hospital chaplains often help. These spiritual care providers play … Read More
Columbia University’s Master of Science in Bioethics program grounds students in interdisciplinary approaches and models to address the most pressing bioethical challenges. The Bioethics program prepares students to act as responsible and responsive leaders in this new and ever-growing field. … Read More
Join Countway Library and HMS Center for Bioethics for an author talk with Carl Elliott, MD, PhD about his book, The Occasional Human Sacrifice Books will be sold (by Porter Square Books) and signed at event! Registration required About the … Read More
This is an event of the Office of Academic Clinical Affairs (OACA), hosted by the Center for Bioethics, and co-sponsored by the following U of MN Units: Center for Antiracism Research for Health Equity, School of Public Health; College of Pharmacy; Medical School; Program in Health … Read More
The Surgical Ethics Working Group (SEWG) at Harvard Medical School Center for Bioethics is offering the 2025 Harvard Surgical Ethics Virtual Conference Series that will explore where ethical decision-making intersects with surgical practice. Session topics will include teaching bioethics, transplant … Read More
The Bioethics Network of Ohio (BENO) is pleased to invite you to our next quarterly education session on Monday April 7th from 4-5pm Eastern with Jacob Moses, PhD, Assistant Professor at UTMB. Dr. Moses will be presenting an analysis of public comments … Read More
For under $10, direct-to-consumer genetic tests provide reports on educational traits like intelligence and math ability, placing them on a genomic spectrum. This technology, while publicly accessible and cost-effective, has prompted growing concern about its societal impacts and the potential … Read More
The Center for Bioethics and Humanities at SUNY Upstate Medical University is proud to present this year's Reiss Lecturer in Ethics and Equity, Dr. Jennifer James, PhD, MSW, MSSP. Dr. James, a sociologist, bioethicist, and Black feminist scholar, explores structural racism … Read More
The ninth Annual Medical Student Ethics Conference (AMSEC) will be held virtually on April 10-11, 2025. AMSEC is the only national conference solely dedicated to the ethical challenges medical students encounter on the path to becoming physicians. It is intended … Read More
This panel discussion will explore the purpose(s) of Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST)/Portable Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST); how to utilize this tool to facilitate optimal end-of-life care; and how to avoid common pitfalls for patients and practitioners. Thursday, … Read More
This panel discussion will explore the purpose(s) of Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (MOLST); how to utilize this tool to facilitate optimal end-of-life care; and how to avoid common pitfalls for patients and practitioners. Speakers: Patricia Bomba M.D., MACP, MOLST Statewide … Read More
