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Eyeglasses for School Kids Boosts Academic Performance
Berman Institute's Megan Collins leads three-year clinical study linking access to eyeglasses with higher test scores
Exploring the Global Systems that Shape Diets and Nutrition for Nations Around the Globe
“Global Food Systems, Diets, and Nutrition: Linking Science, Economics, and Policy”
text published by Berman Institute faculty
Global Policies on COVID-19 Vaccination in Pregnancy Vary Widely by Country
Berman Institute faculty create worldwide snapshot of policies influencing access to COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant and lactating people
Overview: Ethical Concerns in Responding to Coronavirus
Berman Institute experts discuss critical principles
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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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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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Are COVID-19 boosters ethical, with half the world waiting for a first shot? A bioethicist weighs in https://t.co/Pn9WzGlEs4
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Italy Is Making COVID-19 Health Passes Mandatory For All Workers https://t.co/Fa2sf1L3AF