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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.

January 2026

Current Challenges in Reproductive Ethics January 28

Current Challenges in Reproductive Ethics

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Bioethics Virtual Office Hour January 14

Bioethics Virtual Office Hour

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December 2025

Learn More About Columbia's M.S. in Bioethics Program from Distinguished Faculty December 10

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

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New York Medical Aid in Dying Law: Ethical & Practical Tasks in Implementation December 3
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New York Medical Aid in Dying Law: Ethical & Practical Tasks in Implementation

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Time to Rethink Brain Death: A Discussion With Experts December 2

Time to Rethink Brain Death: A Discussion With Experts

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November 2025

Automation Complacency: AI-Induced Abdication of Medical Decision-Making November 13

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 November 10

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 October 30

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 October 16

Meeting Patients Where They Are: Enforcing the Duty to Provide Quality Care

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Bioethics Virtual Office Hour October 13

Bioethics Virtual Office Hour

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Learn More About Columbia's M.S. in Bioethics Program from Distinguished Faculty October 8

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

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September 2025

Learn More About Columbia's New Dual Degree Master of Science in Bioethics/Master of Science in Social Work Program September 25

Learn More About Columbia's New Dual Degree Master of Science in Bioethics/Master of Science in Social Work Program

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