The Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics fulfills its mission by:
What We Do


Analysis of Medical Records Finds Physicians Are More Likely to Doubt Black Patients
Berman Institute's Mary Catherine Beach publishes study in Journal of General Internal Medicine

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

Perilous Medicine: The Quest to Restore Protections for Health Workers
Len Rubenstein’s new book highlights dangers health workers face during armed conflict as well as the struggle to protect them

Ethics for Lunch: Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis
Monthly discussion series reviewed important real-life clinical ethics issues arising from the pandemic


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 people

An Approach for Rationing Care During the Pandemic
Faculty share insights from Berman Institute project in Washington Post commentary

New Global Tracker to Measure Pandemic’s Impact on Education Worldwide
Tracker a collaborative effort of Johns Hopkins University, the World Bank, and UNICEF

Overview: Ethical Concerns in Responding to Coronavirus
Berman Institute experts discuss critical principles


Addressing Social Justice Through the Lens of Henrietta Lacks
Berman Institute faculty lead ASBH Plenary (video available)

Oxford-Johns Hopkins Global Infectious Disease Ethics Collaborative (GLIDE)
Identifying and analyzing ethical issues arising in infectious disease treatment, research, response, and preparedness, through the lens of global health ethics

Prof. Mathews Named Chair of Maryland Stem Cell Commission
Will focus on identifying and fostering cutting-edge research and innovation in regenerative medicine

25th Anniversary Historical Highlight: Exploring Legacy of Report on Human Radiation Experiments
Symposium revisits White House advisory effort led by Berman Institute founder


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

Climate Change Places Vulnerable Populations in a Double Bind During Storm Seasons in COVID-19 Era
MBE graduate writes about pandemic's exacerbating impact on individuals living in hurricane zones

Agri-food Systems Transformation: New, Ambitious Framework Proposed to Monitor Progress
Prof. Fanzo seeks rigorous metrics system in piece published by the Food Policy Journal

Choose Food: Ethically Benchmarking Food Systems
Empowering eaters by enabling informed ethical decision making around food choices


Berman Institute Creates Course for Medical Students Disrupted by COVID
New elective immersed students in real-time independent research on the pandemic’s impact

Inclusion, Diversity, Anti-Racism and Equity Committee Launched
Institute-wide group will help lead critical conversations about racism and other forms of oppression

Multiple Postdoctoral Fellowships Available
Apply for Hecht-Levi Program or multiple new positions with specific areas of focus

Genomics and Society Mentorship Program
Open to undergraduate students, the Program enhances diversity among future ethical, legal and social implications researchers
