Category Archives: Bioethics Events

Brews and Views events pivot to online format

Posted on May 21, 2020 by

As members of the MSU community continue to work remotely and practice social distancing, Brews and Views has pivoted to online-only “at home editions” of the series that addresses the implications and ethical considerations of biomedical innovations and topics at … Continue reading →

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Dr. Cabrera gives community talk on psychiatric neurosurgery

Posted on February 24, 2020 by

On February 18, Center Assistant Professor Dr. Laura Cabrera presented a talk entitled “The ethics of psychiatric neurosurgery” at Schuler Books & Music in Okemos. The event was part of the Cafe Scientifique series presented by the Lansing Community College … Continue reading →

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Brews and Views: Trust Me, I’m a Scientist!

Posted on February 13, 2020 by

Scientist [ˈsīəntəst] — a person who has expert knowledge. Last month more than 100 faculty members and researchers attended the latest Brews and Views session: “Trust Me, I’m a Scientist! Responsibility and Accountability in Science.” The event series, presented collaboratively … Continue reading →

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Bioethics for Breakfast: Can Pharmaceutical Cost Control Be Achieved Ethically with Surgical Precision?

Posted on February 12, 2020 by

Paula Cunningham and Craig Hunter presented at the February 6th Bioethics for Breakfast event, offering perspectives and insight on the topic “Health Reform: Can Pharmaceutical Cost Control Be Achieved Ethically with Surgical Precision?” This year’s Bioethics for Breakfast series is … Continue reading →

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Dr. Laura Cabrera presents at 1st International Bioethics Congress

Posted on January 27, 2020 by

Center for Ethics Assistant Professor Dr. Laura Cabrera traveled to Mexico City earlier this month to give a keynote presentation at the 1st International Bioethics Congress: Knowledge, Law and New Technologies in Health. Dr. Cabrera’s presentation, “Neuroethical Aspects of Psychiatric … Continue reading →

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Bioethics for Breakfast: Our Sick Health Care System: What’s the Differential Diagnosis?

Posted on December 9, 2019 by

Laura Appel and Marti Lolli presented at the December 5th Bioethics for Breakfast event, offering perspectives and insight on the topic “Our Sick Health Care System: What’s the Differential Diagnosis?” Continue reading →

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Dr. Fleck presents at 21st Annual ASBH Conference

Posted on November 1, 2019 by

Center Acting Director and Professor Dr. Leonard Fleck recently attended and presented at the 21st American Society for Bioethics and Humanities Annual Conference, held in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Fleck participated in a session titled “Ageism in History, Moral Thought, and Healthcare … Continue reading →

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How do our loved ones make life-and-death medical decisions for us?

Posted on October 21, 2019 by

Speaking for the Dying: Life-and-Death Decisions in Intensive Care Event Flyer Seven in ten older Americans who require medical decisions in the final days of life lack capacity to make them. For many of us, our biggest life-and-death decisions—literally—will therefore … Continue reading →

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Bioethics for Breakfast: Medicare for All: What Should That Mean?

Posted on September 27, 2019 by

Stacey Hettiger and Rick Murdock presented at the September 26th Bioethics for Breakfast event, offering perspectives and insight on the topic “Medicare for All: What Should That Mean?” “Medicare for All” has become a contentious political slogan. Advocates for various versions … Continue reading →

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Exploring life with a spinal cord injury

Posted on September 16, 2019 by

Spinal Cord Injury: Everything You Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask Event Flyer Look at him zip around in that wheelchair. He is so independent and inspirational. But I wonder how he goes to the bathroom, if he’s … Continue reading →

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