News & Impact Stories at Columbia SPS
News at Columbia SPS
'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.
When the Patient Is a V.I.P.
Dr. Robert Klitzman discussed the challenges of caring for very important patients in the New York Times.
New York’s Recent Policy Shift Could Make it the Stem Cell Capital of the Country
Dr. Klitzman discusses New York State’s new policy allowing compensation for women who donate their eggs toward research.
New York State Allows Payment for Egg Donations for Research
Dr. Robert Klitzman was recently quoted in the New York Times on the issue of egg donations.
Mastering Bioethics: Science Dilemmas Yield Demand for New Degree
Bioethics degree programs, including Columbia's new M.S. program, are addressing critical issues in this emerging field.
Applying to Graduate School? Questions to Ask Yourself
For those considering graduate work in the arts and sciences, early preparation is the key to finding the right school for you.
The Lost Art of Conversation: What to Do When Execs Become Message
Speech, presentation and media coach, Jane Praeger discusses coaching people to become better interview subjects.