Monthly interdisciplinary and inter-professional case case discussion of ethics in clinical practice
David S. Jones continues Seminar Series with “Must Innovators Study the Unintended Consequences of New Therapies? Lessons from Cardiac Therapeutics” on March 11
David Jones, the A. Bernard Ackerman Professor of the Culture of Medicine at Harvard University, will continue the 2018-19 Berman Institute Seminar Series with his talk, “Must Innovators Study the Unintended Consequences of New Therapies? Lessons from Cardiac Therapeutics,” on March 11.
Levi Symposium on “Containment” continues March 12
Exploring the history, politics, and ethics of infectious disease response in a post-genomic world
Berman Institute Director Jeff Kahn on WYPR-FM’s Midday
Berman Institute Director Jeffrey Kahn will appear on WYPR-FM’s Midday to discuss the ethics of assisted suicide. The discussion follows a vote in the Maryland General Assembly’s House of Delegates that approved physician-assisted suicide.
Midday can be heard live from noon-1 p.m. on 88.1 FM, or by live stream on WYPR’s Facebook page.
Ethics for Lunch
Monthly interdisciplinary and inter-professional case case discussion of ethics in clinical practice
Marion Danis continues Seminar Series with “Engaging the Public in Setting Health Care Priorities” on March 25
Marion Danis, Head of the Section on Ethics and Health Policy in the Department of Bioethics at the Clinical Center of the National Institutes of Health, will continue the 2018-19 Berman Institute Seminar Series with the talk, “Engaging the Public in Setting Health Care Priorities,” on March 25.
Post-Hong Kong: Human Genome Editing’s Brave New World
Berman Institute Director Jeffrey Kahn participates in a live web stream of a panel discussion on the unfolding debate as to whether human germline genome editing should be permitted.
Brian Carter to deliver Hutzler-Rives Memorial Lecture: “Insights from Patienthood: A Pediatrician and Bioethicist’s Reflections on Pediatric Palliative Care” on April 8
Brian Carter, William T. and Marjorie Sirridge Professor in Medical Humanities at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, will continue the Berman Institute’s 2018-19 seminar series when he delivers the Hutzler-Rives Memorial Lecture: “Insights from patienthood: A pediatrician and bioethicist’s reflections on pediatric palliative care” on April 8.
End of Life: Readings & Discussions Using Ancient Greek Plays as Catalysts
An innovative project that presents Greek plays as a catalyst for discussions about death, illness, palliative care, and the challenges faced by patients, families, and medical professionals today.
End of Life: Readings & Discussions Using Ancient Greek Plays as Catalysts
An innovative project that presents Greek plays as a catalyst for discussions about death, illness, palliative care, and the challenges faced by patients, families, and medical professionals today.
James Corbett to deliver Shallenberger Lecture, “Beyond Charity: Reimagined Communities”
Modern health care requires balancing competing obligations and responsibilities. This presentation by James Corbett, Principal of Initium Health, will highlight the ethical challenges of care delivery and offer a vision of what is possible by moving beyond charity and re-imagining community.
Effy Vayena to Continue Seminar Series with “Digital Health Ethics: The Systemic Oversight Approach” on April 22
Effy Vayena will continue the 2018-19 Berman Institute Seminar Series with the talk, “Digital Health Ethics: The Systemic Oversight Approach.” Her current research focus is on ethical and policy questions in personalized medicine and digital health.