The Berman Institute
Leading the field of Bioethics in scholarship, education, training, and service
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Debra Mathews Appointed President-Elect of the International Neuroethics Society
Two-year term as President to begin in 2023
MBE Graduate De Jesus Wins National Award for Leadership in Internal Medicine Bioethics
Annual Award Named in Honor of Berman Institute Faculty Member Jeremy Sugarman, MD
Apply Now: Multiple Bioethics Postdoctoral Fellowships Available
Apply for Hecht-Levi Program, positions focusing on Pragmatic Clinical Trials and in the iDeas Lab
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses selects Cynda Rushton as 2023 Distinguished Research Lecturer
Distinguished Research Lectureship, recognizing nurses who make significant contributions to acute and critical care research, honors Berman Institute faculty member for bioethics and nursing research
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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