The Berman Institute
Leading the field of Bioethics in scholarship, education, training, and service
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Strathairn and Sohn Headline Cast Appearing at JHU on April 12-13
Free “Theater of War” staged readings to catalyze discussion of contemporary end of life issues
Addressing Challenges of Children with Medical Complexity
Levi Symposium convenes stakeholders to focus on gaps in community supports, services and placement options
Viewing Drug Shortages as a Public Health Crisis
JAMA Pediatrics paper by Prof. Yoram Unguru proposes critical medicines list as a solution to growing problem
Honoring an Immortal Contribution
JHU President Ron Daniels announces new Berman Institute building to be named for Henrietta Lacks
The Berman Institute
From the ethics of food production to stem cell research, we are guiding the conversation about some of the most complex moral and policy issues affecting the health and well-being of people worldwide.
78 Fellows educated
We launch the careers of the next generation of leaders in bioethics scholarship.
42 Faculty
Spanning Johns Hopkins University, our faculty includes internationally recognized bioethics experts and emerging new scholars.
More than ever, the Berman Institute's work is critical for clarifying the difficult ethics questions faced in biomedicine, from the bedside to the most pressing population and global health issues of the day.
People
The Berman Institute attracts specialists in fields ranging from medicine, nursing and public health to the law who are passionate about improving human health and well-being worldwide.
Research & Outreach
Our faculty are helping shape policy and practice in healthcare, biomedical science and public health by exploring ethical issues at the intersection of innovation and human lives.
Education & Training
We offer unique interdisciplinary programs for students at all levels—from undergraduates seeking an ethical framework for a range of careers to bioethics specialists seeking to connect with current issues.
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