Law Enforcement and Genetic Data
OnlineThe Hastings Center, in partnership with the Center for ELSI Resources & Analysis (CERA), will present an online discussion for journalists, “Law Enforcement and Genetic Data.”
Precision Medicine Research, “All of Us”, and Inclusion
OnlineThe Hastings Center, in partnership with the Center for ELSI Resources & Analysis (CERA), will present an online discussion for journalists, “Precision Medicine Research, ‘All of Us’, and Inclusion.
Addressing Racism in Medical Research & Publishing
OnlineRacism and unconscious bias persist in medical research. Given that journalists who write, or aspire to write, about medicine look at journals for story ideas, the editors of those journals have an indispensable role in identifying and eliminating racism in the review and publication of research. What antiracist steps are leading journals taking? What more should be done? What kinds of cues can help journalists recognize racial bias in a research article?
The Role of Choice in Death and Dying in Late Life
OnlineIn this symposium, we will discuss the changing attitude towards death and dying in late life, bringing together insights from different disciplines, such as sociology, philosophy, (bio)ethics and thanatology. The question will be raised: what is the impact of the growing emphasis on individual choice regarding death and dying on the way we – as individuals and as a society – live towards the end of life?
Pandemic Ethics: Bioethics, Justice and the Common Good
OnlineHastings Center president Mildred Z. Solomon is presenting, “Pandemic Ethics: Bioethics, Justice and the Common Good” at the Grand Rounds at The Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
Righting the Wrongs: Tackling Health Inequities
OnlineThe Hastings Center and the Association of American Medical Colleges, with the American Medical Association and the American Nurses Association, host a health equity summit featuring author Isabel Wilkerson.
Civics Education as a National Security Priority
OnlineHastings Center president, Mildred Z. Solomon will join the Commonwealth Club of California to present an online discussion,"Civics Education and Its Role in Boosting National Resilience at This Critical Time in American History." The program is part of the Commonwealth Club's Creating Citizens initiative.
Democracy in Crisis
OnlineHastings Center president, Mildred Z. Solomon and research scholar, Michael Gusmano will present, "Democracy in Crisis", at The Global Health Network Epidemic Ethics seminar.
Comprehending Persons in the Context of Rehabilitative Medicine
OnlineHastings Center scholar Erik Parens is presenting, "Comprehending Persons in the Context of Rehabilitative Medicine” at the Division of Medical Ethics 2021-2022 Seminar Lecture Series at Weill Cornell. Meeting ID: 950 0173 2724
Is It Possible to Have Healthy People on a Sick Planet?
OnlineHow should we work to address climate change and other planetary threats to human health and survival? Our society is built on a global economy that is extractive and destructive, not only to the planet but to people and societies. What is needed to shift to an economic system that does not externalize harm, given...
Ethical Issues We Have Faced over the Pandemic
OnlineHastings Center president Mildred Z. Solomon will present "Ethical Issues We Have Faced over the Pandemic and Lessons Learned" at the Program for Biomedical Ethics seminar at the Yale School of Medicine Program for Biomedical Ethics.