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Careers in Bioethics Lecture Series

Presented by Columbia University’s Master of Science and certification programs in Bioethics, Careers in Bioethics brings noted bioethicists, academics, authors, and medical professionals to Columbia’s campus for lectures, book readings, and panel discussions focused on the intersection of their work and bioethics.

Hear from noted experts in a range of fields ranging from consulting and clinical research to advertising and law including:

  • Elizabeth J. Chuang, M.D., Clinical Researcher, Montefiore Health Center
  • Jonathan Moreno,  Ph.D., David and Lyn Silfen University Professor of Ethics, University of Pennsylvania
  • Sheldon Sloan, M.D., Vice President, Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
  • David Blumenthal, M.D., M.P.P., President, The Commonwealth Fund

Listen to speakers from previous Careers in Bioethics events in Additional Offerings & Resources and stay-up-date on forthcoming Careers and other Bioethics events in Upcoming Events. 

Past Events

The Bioethics M.S. program frequently hosts guest speakers, commemorative events and talks, and networking receptions. Resources from and recordings of select previous events are available to view by clicking or tapping the events listed below.

April 2026

Learn More About Columbia's M.S. in Bioethics Program from Distinguished Faculty

What
Admissions Event
Where
Online
Who
  • Robert Klitzman Program Director, Bioethics; Professor of Psychiatry, Columbia University Irving Medical Center
  • David N. Hoffman Assistant Professor of Bioethics, Columbia University
  • Arthur Kuflik Lecturer, Bioethics
  • Barbra Bluestone Rothschild Lecturer, Bioethics
  • Anne Zimmerman Advisory Board Member, Bioethics; Editor-in-Chief, Voices in Bioethics; Founder and Chair, Innovative Bioethics Forum / Modern Bioethics; Chair, New York City Bar Association Bioethical Issues Committee
  • Jenna Lefkowitz Assistant Director, Recruitment and Admissions

Bioethics Virtual Office Hour

What
Admissions Event
Where
Online
Who
  • Jenna Lefkowitz Assistant Director, Recruitment and Admissions

March 2026

Learn More About Columbia's M.S. in Bioethics Program from Distinguished Faculty

What
Admissions Event
Where
Online
Who
  • Robert Klitzman Program Director, Bioethics; Professor of Psychiatry, Columbia University Irving Medical Center
  • David N. Hoffman Assistant Professor of Bioethics, Columbia University
  • Arthur Kuflik Lecturer, Bioethics
  • Barbra Bluestone Rothschild Lecturer, Bioethics
  • Anne Zimmerman Advisory Board Member, Bioethics; Editor-in-Chief, Voices in Bioethics; Founder and Chair, Innovative Bioethics Forum / Modern Bioethics; Chair, New York City Bar Association Bioethical Issues Committee
  • Jenna Lefkowitz Assistant Director, Recruitment and Admissions

Bioethics Virtual Office Hour

What
Admissions Event
Where
Online
Who
  • Jenna Lefkowitz Assistant Director, Recruitment and Admissions

February 2026

Learn More About Columbia's M.S. in Bioethics Program from Distinguished Faculty

What
Admissions Event
Where
Online
Who
  • Robert Klitzman Program Director, Bioethics; Professor of Psychiatry, Columbia University Irving Medical Center
  • David N. Hoffman Assistant Professor of Bioethics, Columbia University
  • Arthur Kuflik Lecturer, Bioethics
  • Barbra Bluestone Rothschild Lecturer, Bioethics
  • Anne Zimmerman Advisory Board Member, Bioethics; Editor-in-Chief, Voices in Bioethics; Founder and Chair, Innovative Bioethics Forum / Modern Bioethics; Chair, New York City Bar Association Bioethical Issues Committee
  • Jenna Lefkowitz Assistant Director, Recruitment and Admissions

Bioethics Virtual Office Hour

What
Admissions Event
Where
Online
Who
  • Jenna Lefkowitz Assistant Director, Recruitment and Admissions

January 2026

Current Challenges in Reproductive Ethics

What
Online Info Session
Where
Online
Who
  • Robert Klitzman Program Director, Bioethics; Professor of Psychiatry, Columbia University Irving Medical Center
  • David N. Hoffman Assistant Professor of Bioethics, Columbia University
  • Arthur Kuflik Lecturer, Bioethics
  • Barbra Bluestone Rothschild Lecturer, Bioethics
  • Anne Zimmerman Advisory Board Member, Bioethics; Editor-in-Chief, Voices in Bioethics; Founder and Chair, Innovative Bioethics Forum / Modern Bioethics; Chair, New York City Bar Association Bioethical Issues Committee
  • Jenna Lefkowitz Assistant Director, Recruitment and Admissions

Bioethics Virtual Office Hour

What
Admissions Event
Where
Online
Who
  • Jenna Lefkowitz Assistant Director, Recruitment and Admissions

December 2025

Learn More About Columbia's M.S. in Bioethics Program from Distinguished Faculty

What
Online Info Session
Where
Online
Who
  • Robert Klitzman Program Director, Bioethics; Professor of Psychiatry, Columbia University Irving Medical Center
  • David N. Hoffman Assistant Professor of Bioethics, Columbia University
  • Arthur Kuflik Lecturer, Bioethics
  • Barbra Bluestone Rothschild Lecturer, Bioethics
  • Anne Zimmerman Advisory Board Member, Bioethics; Editor-in-Chief, Voices in Bioethics; Founder and Chair, Innovative Bioethics Forum / Modern Bioethics; Chair, New York City Bar Association Bioethical Issues Committee
  • Jenna Lefkowitz Assistant Director, Recruitment and Admissions