Category Archives: Research

Dr. Cabrera co-authors commentary in ‘AJOB Neuroscience’ neuroethics issue

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Center for Ethics and Humanities in the Life Sciences

Center Assistant Professor Dr. Laura Cabrera and Dr. Robyn Bluhm, Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Lyman Briggs College, are co-authors of a commentary published in the latest issue of AJOB Neuroscience. In “Fostering Neuroethics Integration: Disciplines, Methods, … Continue reading →

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Brittany Ajegba presents at Diversity in Medicine Conference

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Center for Ethics and Humanities in the Life Sciences

In early March, College of Human Medicine student Brittany Ajegba presented at the second annual Diversity in Medicine Conference at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Ajegba presented a poster titled “Rationales for expanding minority physician representation in the … Continue reading →

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Dr. Cabrera gives community talk on psychiatric neurosurgery

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Center for Ethics and Humanities in the Life Sciences

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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Dr. Laura Cabrera presents at 1st International Bioethics Congress

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Center for Ethics and Humanities in the Life Sciences

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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Dr. Cabrera presents at International Neuroscience Society annual meeting

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Center for Ethics and Humanities in the Life Sciences

Last month Center Assistant Professor Dr. Laura Cabrera presented at the International Neuroethics Society (INS) Annual Meeting in Chicago. The meeting theme, “Mapping Neuroethics: An Expanded Vision” resulted in a gathering of a truly diverse group of scholars, scientists, clinicians, … Continue reading →

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Students present research findings at 9th annual Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Center for Ethics and Humanities in the Life Sciences

Michigan State University students Marissa Cortright and Emily Castillo presented a poster at the 9th annual Mid-Michigan Symposium for Undergraduate Research Experiences (Mid-SURE), held July 24 at Spartan Stadium. Their poster, “Perceived Invasiveness of Psychiatric Electroceutical Interventions as Treatment for … Continue reading →

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Listen: Activating and Empowering Patients

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Center for Ethics and Humanities in the Life Sciences

No Easy Answers in Bioethics Episode 15 How can shared decision-making tools and evidence-based guidelines be used to ensure that every patient receives the best care possible? How can patients be activated and equipped to interact with their provider and … Continue reading →

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Assistant Director Libby Bogdan-Lovis a co-investigator on breastfeeding project

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Center for Ethics and Humanities in the Life Sciences

Center for Ethics Assistant Director Libby Bogdan-Lovis is a co-investigator on the project “Buffers, Barriers, and Resiliency in Breastfeeding Behaviors of Asian American Mothers.” The project is funded by the Trifecta Initiative for Interdisciplinary Health Research, a collaboration between the … Continue reading →

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Dr. Kelly-Blake a co-author of new article in ‘Health Services Research and Managerial Epidemiology’

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Center for Ethics and Humanities in the Life Sciences

Center Assistant Professor Dr. Karen Kelly-Blake is co-author of an article published in Health Services Research and Managerial Epidemiology, “Sex Differences in Statin Prescribing in Diabetic and Heart Disease Patients in FQHCs: A Comparison of the ATPIII and 2013 ACC/AHA … Continue reading →

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New article from Dr. Cabrera’s research team in ‘Social Science & Medicine’

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Center for Ethics and Humanities in the Life Sciences

Center Assistant Professor Dr. Laura Cabrera is co-author of an article in the January issue of Social Science & Medicine. The article, “Online comments about psychiatric neurosurgery and psychopharmacological interventions: Public perceptions and concerns,” was written by Dr. Cabrera, Marisa … Continue reading →

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