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SUMMARY:The Embryo Frontier: Editing Human Life. The Daniel Callahan Annual Program
DESCRIPTION:Should we use science to edit human life? Gene editing of human embryos could prevent serious genetic disease and improve quality of life in unprecedented ways. But it also raises major ethical concerns. Critics argue it may be unsafe\, would affect future generations who cannot consent\, and may increase social inequity by creating ‘designer babies’ and changing how society views disability and diversity. Join us for a lively debate between Cathy Tie and I. Glenn Cohen\, moderated by Hastings Center President Vardit Ravitsky. \n\n\n\nThis event is the second in the Hastings series “Frontiers in the Ethics of Human Reproduction” \n\n\n\nDebaters: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCathy TieCEO and Founder\, Origin Genomics \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI. Glenn Cohen\, JDFaculty Director\, Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy\, Biotechnology & Bioethics\, Harvard University \n\n\n\nModerated by: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVardit Ravitsky\, PhDPresident & CEO\,The Hastings Center for Bioethics \n\n\n\nHosted by the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs \n\n\n\nSupport provided by the Jeanette Lappe Memorial Fund. The Daniel Callahan Annual Program commemorates Hastings co-founder Daniel Callahan’s commitment to public engagement on thorny issues of public policy.
URL:https://www.thehastingscenter.org/hastings-center-event/the-embryo-frontier-editing-human-life-the-daniel-callahan-annual-program/
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SUMMARY:Digital Twins in Healthcare: Clinical\, Ethical\, and Legal Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:Digital Twins have advanced various fields in engineering for decades and are now entering clinical care\, posing several critical challenges. This multi-disciplinary\, day-long workshop brings together leading experts – data scientists\, clinicians\, ethicists\, legal scholars and others – to explore complex and growing cutting edge clinical\, ethical and legal questions regarding how such digital entities should be regulated.  \n\n\n\nJoin Hastings Center senior research scholar Nancy Berlinger for an afternoon session of “Digital Twins in Health Care: Clinical\, Ethical and Legal Perspectives\,” hosted by Columbia University. \n\n\n\n1:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Other Stakeholder Perspectives (2 hours) \n\n\n\n\nModerator: Robert Klitzman\, Professor of Psychiatry (in Sociomedical Sciences)\, Columbia University Irving Medical Center; Program Director\, Bioethics Program\, School of Professional Studies\, Columbia University (in-person)\n\n\n\nOrlando Lopez\, Director of the NIDCR Dental\, Oral\, and Craniofacial (DOC) Biomaterials\, Devices\, and Clinical Technologies Program\, Division of Extramural Research (virtual)\n\n\n\nMatthias Braun\, Director of the Department of Social Ethics\, University of Bonn (virtual)\n\n\n\nNancy Berlinger\, Senior Research Scholar\, The Hastings Center for Bioethics (in-person)\n\n\n\nGlenn Cohen\, James A. Atwood and Leslie Williams Professor of Law; Deputy Dean of Harvard Law School; Faculty Director of the Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy\, Biotechnology & Bioethics at Harvard (in-person)\n\n\n\nJodyn Platt\, Associate Professor of Learning Health Sciences\, Medical School Associate Professor of Health Management and Policy\, School of Public Health\, University of Michigan Medical School (in-person)\n\n\n\nSean Whiteley\, Founder\, Axomem Private Limited (virtual)\n\n\n\n\nThis event is part of the Frontiers in Data Science and AI initiative at the Data Science Institute\, Columbia University\, and is co-sponsored by the Columbia University Masters of Bioethics Program and the Northeast Big Data Innovation Hub.
URL:https://www.thehastingscenter.org/hastings-center-event/digital-twins-in-health-care-clinical-ethical-and-legal-perspectives/
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SUMMARY:Democracy in Crisis and the Future of Bioethics
DESCRIPTION:Hastings Center for Bioethics President Emerita Mildred Solomon will give a talk and participate in a panel discussion for the Inaugural Symposium – Opening of the Institute for Medical and Data Ethics (IMDE)\, University of Heidelberg. \n\n\n\nThe symposium offers a wide-ranging program with talks by leading national and international speakers on data ethics and artificial intelligence\, the ethics of genetics\, clinical ethics\, the ethics of participation\, and public health ethics.  \n\n\n\nEvent will occur at 11am EST
URL:https://www.thehastingscenter.org/hastings-center-event/democracy-in-crisis-and-the-future-of-bioethics/
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SUMMARY:AI versus Human: The New Wave of AI in Healthcare 2026 Conference
DESCRIPTION:Hasting Center for Bioethics President and CEO Vardit Ravitsky will participate in the New Wave of AI in Healthcare 2026 Conference hosted by the New York Academy of Sciences. \n\n\n\nArtificial intelligence and digital technologies are transforming healthcare at an unprecedented pace—reshaping how we diagnose\, treat\, and deliver care. From advanced machine learning applications to real-world evidence and patient-facing digital tools\, innovation is accelerating rapidly\, bringing both extraordinary promise and complex challenges for clinicians\, researchers\, and regulators. \n\n\n\nTo spotlight these breakthroughs\, the Windreich Department of Artificial Intelligence and Human Health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and The New York Academy of Sciences will host a two-day\, in-person symposium in New York City.  \n\n\n\nOn May 13 from 1:30pm-3pm EST\, join Vardit Ravitsky\, PhD\, as she speaks about AI versus Humans\, and then debates Karandeep Singh\, MD\, MMSc\, UCSD on the topic.
URL:https://www.thehastingscenter.org/hastings-center-event/ai-versus-human-the-new-wave-of-ai-in-healthcare-2026-conference/
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SUMMARY:AI in Biomedical Research and Healthcare: Ethical Considerations
DESCRIPTION:Responsible Conduct of Research Program: Seminar \n\n\n\nHastings Center for Bioethics President & CEO Vardit Ravitsky will give a talk on the emerging use of AI in biomedical research. This topic raises fascinating ethical challenges that push the boundaries of traditional research ethics principles. This talk will explore some of these challenges\, especially those related to data collection/acquisition and consent; data diversity and bias; privacy and confidentiality; data sharing and access; and the overall challenge of building and maintaining trust. \n\n\n\nSponsors: Office of Scientific Career Development\, Directors Office and LEAP (Leadership Enhancement for All Professors) \n\n\n\n10-11am PST \n\n\n\nPelton Auditorium\, Fred Hutch Cancer Center1100 Fairview Ave N\, Seattle\, WA 98109
URL:https://www.thehastingscenter.org/hastings-center-event/ai-in-biomedical-research-and-healthcare-ethical-considerations/
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SUMMARY:Existential Threats and Other Disasters: Novel (Bio)ethical Solutions for Novel Challenges
DESCRIPTION:The Center for the Study of Bioethics\, in partnership with The Hastings Center for Bioethics\, The Chinese University of Hong Kong Centre for Bioethics and The Master of Bioethics Program of Columbia University\, have jointly organized the conference “Existential Threats and Other Disasters: Novel (Bio)ethical Solutions for Novel Challenges.”  \n\n\n\nLearn more about the program and the speakers. \n\n\n\nAbout the organizers: \n\n\n\nThe Center for the Study of Bioethics (CSB) is a globally recognized research institute headquartered in Belgrade\, Serbia. \n\n\n\nThe Hastings Center for Bioethics was founded in 1969 and is one of the most respected and longstanding independent institutions devoted to bioethics research worldwide.  \n\n\n\nThe Centre for Bioethics at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a leading hub for bioethical scholarship and community dialogue in Asia. \n\n\n\nThe Master of Bioethics Program at Columbia University offers a comprehensive graduate program that equips students to address the ethical\, legal\, and social implications of innovations in medicine\, biotechnology\, and public health. \n\n\n\nThe conference venue will be Reid Hall in Paris\, France.
URL:https://www.thehastingscenter.org/hastings-center-event/existential-threats-and-other-disasters-novel-bioethical-solutions-for-novel-challenges/
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SUMMARY:Legacy & Leap: Hindsight\, Foresight\, and a Generation's Impact on Health Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Hastings Center President Vardit Ravitsky will join a wide range of speakers at The Galien Forum\, hosted this year at the New York Academy of Medicine. This Forum provides an entire day of lively discussions featuring Nobel Laureates\, prominent policymakers\, and top industry leaders who share insights on the most pressing health issues of our era\, while showcasing the newest research and clinical approaches to diagnosis\, treatment\, and cure. 
URL:https://www.thehastingscenter.org/hastings-center-event/legacy-leap-hindsight-foresight-and-a-generations-impact-on-health-innovation/
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