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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.

September 2018

Must We Always Obey Healthcare Proxies? September 26

Must We Always Obey Healthcare Proxies?

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August 2018

Telemedicine: Promises, Challenges, and Ethics August 24

Telemedicine: Promises, Challenges, and Ethics

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May 2018

Al, Big Data, Ethics, and Health: Implications for the 21st Century May 7

Al, Big Data, Ethics, and Health: Implications for the 21st Century

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April 2018

How Medicare is About to Score Physicians: Implications for Reimbursement, Ethics and Care April 19

How Medicare is About to Score Physicians: Implications for Reimbursement, Ethics and Care

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March 2018

How to Do Research in Bioethics March 22

How to Do Research in Bioethics

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February 2018

Bernard Lo on Clinical Dilemmas about Physician Aid-in-Dying February 8

Bernard Lo on Clinical Dilemmas about Physician Aid-in-Dying

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December 2017

Western and Chinese Experiences in Bioethics: What We Can Learn From Each Other: Confucianism and the Microbiome December 7

Western and Chinese Experiences in Bioethics: What We Can Learn From Each Other: Confucianism and the Microbiome

November 2017

Publishing in Bioethics 101 November 16

Publishing in Bioethics 101

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Publishing in Bioethics 101 November 16

Publishing in Bioethics 101

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October 2017

How to Get a Job in Bioethics: Alumni Panel October 12

How to Get a Job in Bioethics: Alumni Panel

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June 2017

SPS Spotlight: Am I My Genes? June 27

SPS Spotlight: Am I My Genes?

SPS Spotlight: Am I My Genes
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April 2017

Implications of the 21st Century Cures Act April 20

Implications of the 21st Century Cures Act