News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS
News at Columbia SPS
Bioethics Alumnus Obiora N. Anekwe Writes Children’s Book
The Adventures of Blind Tom, recounts the life of Thomas “Blind Tom” Wiggins, an autistic savant and genius pianist.
Columbia University School of Continuing Education Renamed School of Professional Studies
The School no longer focuses solely on regional, non-degree offerings
Robert Klitzman and Joseph Fins Discuss Patients in Liminal States of Consciousness
Dr. Robert Klitzman and Dr. Joseph Fins discuss the neuroethics of minimally conscious cases.
Dr. Klitzman: In Incurable Cases, the Best We Can Do Is Provide Comfort
Dr. Robert Klitzman discussed the difficult experiences of children coping with life-threatening diseases.
Klitzman: Compensations for Egg Donors Raise Risks of Eugenics
Robert Klitzman examined the ethical questions behind compensations for egg donors.
Report: Strategic Risk Accounts for About Two-Thirds of All Risk
Most risk is strategic, according to a report authored by Sim Segal, director of programs in Enterprise Risk Management.
Klitzman: Are Pharma Prices Unethical?
Robert Klitzman examined the complex struggle between pharmaceutical companies and the patients whom they serve.
Dr. Klitzman on Genetic Tests in Psychiatry
Robert Klitzman discusses genetic screening in mental health.
Robert Klitzman on Ohio Proposal to Ban Down Syndrome Abortions
Dr. Robert Klitzman examined the ethical implications surrounding abortion of a fetus with disabilities.
Dr. Klitzman: Genetic Tests Don’t Tell All
Dr. Klitzman says medical professionals shouldn’t base decisions about their patients solely on widely available genetic tests.
Dean: We’re Training the Leaders of Tomorrow
Jason Wingard and his vision for how to educate and empower students today for the jobs of tomorrow.
Learning for Life: How Continuous Education Will Keep Us Competitive in the Global Knowledge Economy
Dean Jason Wingard's third book 'Learning for Life' explores the importance of continuous education for professionals.