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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.
December 2025
November 2025
Automation Complacency: AI-Induced Abdication of Medical Decision-Making
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Learn About Cutting-Edge Challenges in End of Life Care From Our Bioethics Faculty
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October 2025
Ethics for Lunch with Dr. Tia Powell: What Bad Cases Teach Us
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Meeting Patients Where They Are: Enforcing the Duty to Provide Quality Care
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Bioethics Virtual Office Hour
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Learn More About Columbia's M.S. in Bioethics Program from Distinguished Faculty
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September 2025
June 2025
Ethics for Lunch: From Coma to Consciousness: Are We Worried? A Conversation with Joseph Fins, M.D., One of the Nation’s Leading Neuroethicists
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May 2025
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