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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.

May 2020

Responses to Covid-19: Legal and Ethical Perspectives May 21

Responses to Covid-19: Legal and Ethical Perspectives

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April 2020

Online Information Session: M.S. in Bioethics April 29

Online Information Session: M.S. in Bioethics

Application Process Webinar April 23

Application Process Webinar

Health & Human Rights in the Era of Covid-19: What Are the Ethical Issues? April 16

Health & Human Rights in the Era of Covid-19: What Are the Ethical Issues?

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March 2020

Online Information Session: M.S. in Bioethics March 16

Online Information Session: M.S. in Bioethics

February 2020

The Ethical Hurdles of Medicine in Sports February 27

The Ethical Hurdles of Medicine in Sports

What is Bioethics, and Why is it Important Today? A Talk by Dr. Robert Klitzman in Amman, Jordan February 19

What is Bioethics, and Why is it Important Today? A Talk by Dr. Robert Klitzman in Amman, Jordan

Online Information Session: M.S. in Bioethics February 13

Online Information Session: M.S. in Bioethics

Designing Babies: How Technology is Changing the Ways We Create Children February 5

Designing Babies: How Technology is Changing the Ways We Create Children

January 2020

Application Process Webinar January 30

Application Process Webinar

Ethics for Lunch: “Medicare-for-All: How to Weigh Medical Principles vs. Pragmatism” with Bill Sage, MD, JD January 29

Ethics for Lunch: “Medicare-for-All: How to Weigh Medical Principles vs. Pragmatism” with Bill Sage, MD, JD

Online Information Session: M.S. in Bioethics January 22

Online Information Session: M.S. in Bioethics