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Keep up to date with the latest happenings at the Berman Institute, as well as breaking news on bioethics issues around the globe.

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Strathairn and Sohn Headline Cast Appearing at JHU on April 12-13
March 12, 2019
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Free “Theater of War” staged readings to catalyze discussion of contemporary end of life issues
Viewing Drug Shortages as a Public Health Crisis
March 4, 2019
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JAMA Pediatrics paper by Prof. Yoram Unguru proposes critical medicines list as a solution to growing problem
Addressing Challenges of Children with Medical Complexity
February 19, 2019
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Levi Symposium convenes stakeholders to focus on gaps in community supports, services and placement options
Apply: Genomics & Society Mentorship Program
January 29, 2019
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Early Feb. deadline to apply for six undergraduate slots in 10-week Summer 2019 cohort

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Mar 27
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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.
Apr 8
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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.

Johns Hopkins Hospital, Zayed 2117
Apr 12
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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.

Johns Hopkins Hospital, Chevy Chase Auditorum
Apr 13
11:00 am - 1:30 pm
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.

Stavros Niarchos Foundation Parkway Theatre

Berman News & Events

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