Tag Archives: Tom Tomlinson

Dr. Tomlinson retires, celebrates more than three decades at Michigan State University

Posted on May 28, 2019 by

This month the Center for Ethics is wishing a happy retirement to Dr. Tom Tomlinson. Dr. Tomlinson, Professor in the Center and the Department of Philosophy, served as Center Director for eighteen years, from 2000-2018. Under his guidance the Center’s … Continue reading →

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Resurrection 2030 Style: Reanimating the Brain?

Posted on May 23, 2019 by

This post is a part of our Bioethics in the News series By Tom Tomlinson, PhD In April, an intriguing study drew a lot of media attention… and a swarm of bioethicists. Reported in the New York Times and other media outlets, … Continue reading →

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Tomlinson and De Vries: “Human Biospecimens Come from People”

Posted on April 11, 2019 by

Center Professor Dr. Tom Tominson and co-author Raymond De Vries have an article in the March-April 2019 issue of Ethics & Human Research, “Human Biospecimens Come from People.” The issue’s theme is “The Scientific Value and Validity of Research.” Abstract: … Continue reading →

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Who wouldn’t want to live as long as possible?

Posted on January 22, 2019 by

Should We Be Reaching for Immortality? Event Flyer Whether by chipping away at the diseases of aging one-by-one, or by altering the fundamental biology of aging, medical research seems to be reaching for one over-arching goal: indefinitely extending the human … Continue reading →

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What does it mean to declare brain death in the clinical setting?

Posted on January 21, 2019 by

What does it mean to declare brain death in the clinical setting? How does the language we use surrounding death complicate these situations? What beliefs and philosophies exist regarding what constitutes the death of a person? Episode 11 of No Easy … Continue reading →

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Announcing the Spring 2019 Bioethics Brownbag & Webinar Series

Posted on January 10, 2019 by

It’s almost time for the 2018-2019 Bioethics Brownbag & Webinar Series to resume! This spring we’ll hear from Center for Ethics faculty on the topics of aging and extending the human lifespan, as well as the social and ethical considerations … Continue reading →

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Fall 2018 publications from Center faculty

Posted on January 7, 2019 by

Continue reading below for a list of recent journal articles from Center faculty, including online first publications. MSU Library or other institutional access may be required to view these articles. Recently assigned an issue Stahl D. Patient reflections on the … Continue reading →

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