News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS
News at Columbia SPS
Who Made Me? The Ethical Issues That IVF Families Face
2010 Nobel Prize in Medicine to Dr. Edwards recognizes important research that led to the development of In Vitro Fertilization
Conservatives Killing Research That Could Potentially Save Millions of Americans
Injunction against expanding use of federal funds for stem cell research sets back research that can potentially help millions.
Scientists Dismayed by Stem Cell Research Ruling
Robert Klitzman discussed the ethical issues surrounding the recent stem cell research ruling in U.S. News.
Be Part of the Solution
Louise Rosen and Dr. Robert Klitzman featured in a Time Out New York article on careers to help fix the world.
Ethical Implications of HIV/AIDS
Dr. Robert Klitzman was on the Leonard Lopate show on WNYC radio to discuss the ethics of HIV/AIDS.
Creating Synthetic Life: Your Questions Answered
Dr. Robert Klitzman was one of the featured experts on the Science Channel’s special, Creating Synthetic Life.
Praying for Doctors and Patients
Dr. Robert Klitzman, writes about training, practice and patient care in the medical field.
'Just Sign the Form': Informed Consent, Medical Research and You
What do we do when an agreement concerns informed consent?
Death Panels or Dignity, and You...
Health care reform highlights the need for improved discussions between doctors and patients about end of life care.
New Masters Programs Added in Sustainability and Bioethics
Sustainability Management and Bioethics will be offered by Continuing Education in fall 2010, part-time and full-time.
President Obama Establishes New Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues
President Barack Obama signed an Executive Order creating a new Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues.
IVF Websites Often Mum on Embryo Gene Test Risks
Fertility clinic websites aren't doing a great job of explaining the risks of testing an embryo for genetic disorders.