News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS
News at Columbia SPS
Recognizing the Anniversary of the Human Genome Map
Dr. Klitzman joined the Leonard Lopate Show on WNYC to talk about how human genome sequencing has changed medicine.
Correcting Myths of the Left Brain and Right Brain
Dr. Robert Klitzman joined the WMNF radio program “Life Elsewhere” to discuss the brain and how we use it.
The Pros and Cons of "Designer Babies"
Dr. Robert Klitzman took part in a HuffPost Live panel on “Designer Babies.”
Making Portraits Out of DNA
On WNYC’s Radio 360, Robert Klitzman discusses the one woman's quest to create life-like portraits based on DNA from strangers.
How Do We Define Death?
Robert Klitzman, Director of the M.S. in Bioethics program, discusses what constitutes death.
Insights vs. Myths About the Brain
Dr. Klitzman urges us to reconsider left brain/right brain assumptions.
Am I My Genes? Medical Privacy For Royalty and the Rest of Us
In Psychology Today, Robert Klitzman discusses ethical dilemmas brought up by the tragic death of Jacintha Saldanha.
Many Egg-Donor Recruiters Ignore Ethical Standards
A sizable share of the U.S. organizations recruiting egg donors online don't adhere to ethical guidelines, according to a study.
Is Depression Inherited?
When discussing medical conditions like depression, many people turn to genetics to assign blame or responsibility.
A Court Allows Payment for Bone Marrow. Should People Be Able to Sell Their Parts?
Dr. Klitzman is quoted in a Time magazine article about new questions concerning organ donation.
Bioethics and Fetal Genetic Testing Make National News
Dr. Klitzman was a featured expert on CNN and NBC Nightly News as both news networks reported on a new prenatal genetic test.
The Doctor Will See Me...When? Patients, Patience and Care
Dr. Klitzman discusses the mental and physical effects of the time we spend waiting for doctors, treatments and test results.