News

Berman Institute Director Named to International Commission
Jeffrey Kahn joins group developing framework for assessing clinical application of human germline genome editing

Charting an Ethical Course in Conflict Zones
Prof. Len Rubenstein leads project responding to the ethical challenges in humanitarian health in situations of extreme violence

New Building to House Berman Institute Faculty and Programs
Plans for Lacks Hall included in report on JHU's decade-long 10 x 2020 plan

“Containment” Explores Infectious Disease Response
Levi Symposium considers history, politics and ethics of disease response in a post-genomic world

Cynda Rushton Named to Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame
Berman faculty member recognized for contributions in aging and nursing ethics

Academy Award Nominee Strathairn Headlines Cast for April 12-13 Event
Free “Theater of War” staged readings to catalyze discussion of contemporary end of life issues

Viewing Drug Shortages as a Public Health Crisis
JAMA Pediatrics paper by Prof. Yoram Unguru proposes critical medicines list as a solution to growing problem

Addressing Challenges of Children with Medical Complexity
Levi Symposium convenes stakeholders to focus on gaps in community supports, services and placement options

Apply: Genomics & Society Mentorship Program
Early Feb. deadline to apply for six undergraduate slots in 10-week Summer 2019 cohort

Prof. Fanzo shapes Lancet food systems report
Diet and food production must radically change to avoid potentially catastrophic damage to the planet
Ethics for Lunch
Monthly discussion at Johns Hopkins Hospital about an important clinical ethics issue

Celebrating 10 Top Stories from 2018
Look back at some of the many great Berman Institute achievements from 2018