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Black History Month Event Series

Join us virtually on February 9 for "Respecting the Remains of Those Who Were Enslaved" with Professor Evelynn Hammonds.

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On February 15, alumni will share their experiences in the MBE program and how it changed the future of their careers. Registration is required.

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Biotechnology & Society

Join us on February 22 for a special webinar on stem cells in space with Insoo Hyun, PhD at the Museum of Science, Boston. Registration is required.

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Master of Science in Bioethics Degree

Mid-career professionals and those interested in the part-time program must apply by March 15, 2023.

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Fellowship in Bioethics

A one-year, part-time academic certificate program designed for those with a serious interest in bioethics. Applications are open through March 31, 2023.

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The Center for Bioethics brings together the rich intellectual resources across Harvard Medical School and University, along with colleagues and institutions worldwide, to help ensure that scientific progress, medical therapeutics, and health care practices are developed hand-in-hand with reflection upon the profound moral questions raised by advances in the life sciences and biotechnology. 

Our mission is executed through education, research, and service, with programs that prepare the next generation of practitioners and leaders in bioethics, conduct normative and empirical research to address bioethical questions in clinical care, research, and public policy, and engage the public in understanding and addressing ethical aspects of health care and biotechnology.

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Ethical concerns regarding Canadian Medical Aid in Dying mental illness law

Center Associate Director Rebecca Brendel, MD, JD spoke with Medscape Medical News about a proposed Canadian law that would expand the eligibility criteria for MAID to include serious mental illness.

Ethical concerns regarding Canadian Medical Aid in Dying mental illness law
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Advocating to give all patients the right to choose organ donation

Center MBE alumna Courtney Sas, MSW, MBE has co-authored a Hastings Center Bioethics Forum essay on...

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Informed consent for research on persons with autism

Member of the Center Benjamin Silverman, MD spoke to Spectrum News about decisional capacity and...

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The Center for Bioethics sponsors free public lectures throughout the academic year. The George W. Gay Lecture focuses on medical ethics and The Lawrence Lader Lectureship on family planning and reproductive rights.

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