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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.

ESG and Bioethics: Intersections, Opportunities and Challenges February 15

ESG and Bioethics: Intersections, Opportunities and Challenges

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Who Steve Cohen Steven Cohen, Ph.D. Senior Vice Dean, School of Professional Studies; Professor in the Practice of Public Affairs, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University Paul Washington Executive Director, ESG Center, The Conference Board Tracy Barbra Executive Director of the Lucas Institute of Venture Ethics at the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University Michael Gerrard Andrew Sabin Professor of Professional Practice, Columbia Law School

Learn More About Columbia's M.S. in Bioethics Program from Distinguished Faculty January 24

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

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Who Robert Klitzman Program Director, Bioethics; Professor of Psychiatry, Columbia University Irving Medical Center Sameer Ladha Deputy Academic Director and Lecturer, Bioethics 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 Amber Duntley Assistant Director, Recruitment and Admissions

The Ethics of Tele-Mental Health: Challenges, Dilemmas & Opportunities November 27

The Ethics of Tele-Mental Health: Challenges, Dilemmas & Opportunities

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Who Paul Appelbaum, M.D. Elizabeth K. Dollard Professor of Psychiatry, Medicine, and Law; Director, Division of Psychiatry, Law, and Ethics, Department of Psychiatry, College of Physicians and Surgeons Manuel Trachsel Speaker; Professor of Bio and Medical Ethics, Head of the Clinical Ethics Unit, University of Basel, Switzerland Katy Skimming Lecturer, Bioethics; NYU Langone Psychiatry Associates Robert Klitzman Program Director, Bioethics; Professor of Psychiatry, Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Learn More About Columbia's M.S. in Bioethics Program from Distinguished Faculty November 15

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

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SPS Fall Open House November 15

SPS Fall Open House

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Lost in Translation? Legal and Ethics Challenges Caring for Limited English Proficiency Patients November 2

Lost in Translation? Legal and Ethics Challenges Caring for Limited English Proficiency Patients

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Who David N. Hoffman Assistant Professor of Bioethics, Columbia University Andrew David Friedman Founding Director of the Initiative for Community Power, NYU School of Law Tracy Koss National Board-Certified Spanish and French medical interpreter (CMI) Joyeeta Dastidar Hospitalist and Clinical Ethicist at New York Presbyterian-Columbia University Danurys Sanchez Senior Research Staff Associate, Taub Institute for Research on Alzheimer’s Disease and the Aging Brain, Columbia University Irving Medical Center Jorge Rivera-Agosto Associate Faculty, Bioethics; Assistant Deputy Counsel, New York State Senate; Adjunct Assistant Professor, Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies

Islam and Bioethics: What We All Need to Know October 26

Islam and Bioethics: What We All Need to Know

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Who Sayed Ammar Nakshawani Islamic Scholar Asma Alzaidy Ethics, Risk and Compliance Manager, Sandoz Basel Tarab Syrian Physician, Bioethicist, and Healthcare Administrator Sameer Ladha Deputy Academic Director and Lecturer, Bioethics

International Students & Scholars Office (ISSO) - Helpful Information for Prospective International Students October 19

International Students & Scholars Office (ISSO) - Helpful Information for Prospective International Students

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Learn More About Columbia's M.S. in Bioethics Program from Distinguished Faculty October 18

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

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How Columbia's Career Design Lab Can Support Your Professional Goals October 18

How Columbia's Career Design Lab Can Support Your Professional Goals

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How Columbia's Student Financial Services Can Support Your Educational Goals October 16

How Columbia's Student Financial Services Can Support Your Educational Goals

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The Future of Bioethics: Challenges, Visions and Opportunities September 28

The Future of Bioethics: Challenges, Visions and Opportunities

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Previous Events

Careers in Bioethics Lecture Series

Past Events

February 2024

ESG and Bioethics: Intersections, Opportunities and Challenges

January 2024

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

November 2023

The Ethics of Tele-Mental Health: Challenges, Dilemmas & Opportunities

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

SPS Fall Open House

Lost in Translation? Legal and Ethics Challenges Caring for Limited English Proficiency Patients

October 2023

Islam and Bioethics: What We All Need to Know

International Students & Scholars Office (ISSO) - Helpful Information for Prospective International Students

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

How Columbia's Career Design Lab Can Support Your Professional Goals

How Columbia's Student Financial Services Can Support Your Educational Goals

September 2023

The Future of Bioethics: Challenges, Visions and Opportunities

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