Category Archives: International

Dr. Fleck presents on public funding for whole genome sequencing at International Bioethics Retreat

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Center for Bioethics and Social Justice

Dr. Leonard Fleck, professor in the Center for Ethics, participated in a keynote debate this month as part of the 24th annual International Bioethics Retreat that was presented virtually from Paris. Within the debate format, Dr. Fleck addressed the question: “Whole Genome Sequencing: Should It Be Publicly Funded?” Continue reading →

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Dr. Cabrera co-authors article in ‘Frontiers in Human Neuroscience’

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Center for Bioethics and Social Justice

Center Assistant Professor Dr. Laura Cabrera is co-author of an article published last month in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. Appearing in the Brain Imaging and Stimulation section of the journal, “International Legal Approaches to Neurosurgery for Psychiatric Disorders” was written … Continue reading →

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Dr. Fleck presents on precision medicine at international virtual symposium

Posted on October 28, 2020 by Center for Bioethics and Social Justice

Center Acting Director and Professor Dr. Leonard Fleck spoke earlier this month at a virtual symposium presented by University of Groningen in Groningen, Netherlands. The event’s theme was “Barriers and future directions of personalized medicine: from the bench to the … Continue reading →

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Dr. Laura Cabrera presents at 1st International Bioethics Congress

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Center for Bioethics and Social Justice

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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International Neuroethics Society on “Neuroethics at 15”

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Center for Bioethics and Social Justice

The International Neuroethics Society (INS) Emerging Issues Task Force has a new article in AJOB Neuroscience on “Neuroethics at 15: The Current and Future Environment for Neuroethics.” Center Assistant Professor Dr. Laura Cabrera is a member of the task force, which … Continue reading →

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Dr. Fleck presents on elder ethics at International Bioethics Retreat in Paris

Posted on July 15, 2019 by Center for Bioethics and Social Justice

Center Acting Director and Professor Dr. Leonard Fleck recently presented at the 2019 International Bioethics Retreat, held in Paris, France on June 26-28. Dr. Fleck chaired a session titled “In the Clinic” which featured topics on clinical ethics and medical … Continue reading →

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The Ethics of Becoming an Adult in a Health Research Setting in Africa

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Center for Bioethics and Social Justice

This post is a part of our Bioethics in the News series By Rose Mwangi It is three years since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reversed course to recommend that 11- to 12-year-old girls receive two doses of … Continue reading →

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Dr. Cabrera an expert panelist at international neurotechnology event

Posted on September 12, 2018 by Center for Bioethics and Social Justice

Center Assistant Professor Dr. Laura Cabrera was an invited expert panelist at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) workshop “Minding Neurotechnology: Delivering Responsible Innovation for Health and Well Being,” held September 6-7 in Shanghai, China. The workshop was … Continue reading →

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Dr. Cabrera part of global neuroethics subcommittee

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Center for Bioethics and Social Justice

Center Assistant Professor Dr. Laura Cabrera is one of the two International Neuroethics Society representatives who are a part of the IEEE BRAIN group. The IEEE Brain group is part of the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers), the … Continue reading →

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Drs. Eijkholt and Fleck present at International Bioethics Retreat in Paris

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Center for Bioethics and Social Justice

Center Professor Len Fleck and Marleen Eijkholt, former Assistant Professor with the Center, recently presented at the 2018 International Bioethics Retreat, held in Paris, France on June 27-29. The conference has been sponsored by Cambridge University for the past eighteen … Continue reading →

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