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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.

March 2017

Nancy Dubler on: Thinking About Power Differentials in Clinical Ethics Consultations March 30

Nancy Dubler on: Thinking About Power Differentials in Clinical Ethics Consultations

Nancy Dubler on: Thinking About Power Differentials in Clinical Ethics Consultations
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January 2017

Bioethicists in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Personal Reflections January 26

Bioethicists in the Pharmaceutical Industry: Personal Reflections

April 2016

Dying in America with Marcia Angell April 11

Dying in America with Marcia Angell

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Too Much of a Good Thing: How Four Key Survival Traits Are Now Killing Us with Dr. Lee Goldman April 2

Too Much of a Good Thing: How Four Key Survival Traits Are Now Killing Us with Dr. Lee Goldman

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March 2016

Healthcare Law and Bioethics: Intersections, Challenges and Opportunities March 21

Healthcare Law and Bioethics: Intersections, Challenges and Opportunities

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February 2016

Healthcare Consulting and Bioethics: Bridges, Challenges and Opportunities February 8
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Healthcare Consulting and Bioethics: Bridges, Challenges and Opportunities

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November 2015

Editing the Genes of Embryos – CRISPR, Science, and Ethics November 17

Editing the Genes of Embryos – CRISPR, Science, and Ethics

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October 2015

Brain Injury, Ethics, and the Struggle for Consciousness: A Conversation with Dr. Joseph Fins October 25

Brain Injury, Ethics, and the Struggle for Consciousness: A Conversation with Dr. Joseph Fins

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Robert Klitzman on what surprised him while researching the IRB October 19

Robert Klitzman on what surprised him while researching the IRB

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September 2015

Careers in Bioethics Series: How to Publish in Bioethics September 16

Careers in Bioethics Series: How to Publish in Bioethics

March 2015

Careers in Bioethics: How to Teach Ethics – Views From Across Columbia March 15

Careers in Bioethics: How to Teach Ethics – Views From Across Columbia