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Sequencing Newborns: A Call for Nuanced Use of Genomic Technologies
Josephine Johnston, LLB, MBHL, Director of Research and Research Scholar, The Hastings Center Affordable genome sequencing has led some to suggest that all newborns be sequenced at birth, setting the stage for a lifetime of medical care and self‐directed preventive actions tailored to each child’s genome. As part of the NSIGHT studies, funded by NIH, this...
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End of Life Care in France and the US with Hastings Center Scholar Michael Gusmano
Life & Death Seminar Rutgers Center for Historical Analysis 15 Seminary Place, Room 6051, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesEnd of Life Care in France and the US with Hastings Center Scholar Michael Gusmano, Life & Death Seminar Rutgers Center for Historical Analysis, January 21st at Rutgers University
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Ethics of Workarounds in Health Care with Hastings Center Scholar Nancy Berlinger
Robert H Lurie Medical Research Center 303 E. Superior, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Montgomery Lectures series addresses diverse topics within bioethics and the medical humanities. Presenters are faculty, affiliates, and alumni of the Medical Humanities & Bioethics Graduate Program--along with a few special guests. The lectures run every Thursday from noon to 12:45pm during The Graduate School's fall, winter, and spring quarters. They are open to students,...
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Vaccine Access, Vaccine Hesitancy: Challenges to Herd Immunity
OnlineIf the United States is to achieve herd immunity, at least 75-85% of the population will need to be vaccinated, yet there are many different kinds of barriers to overcome. Some Americans are reluctant or wish to wait, because they distrust government or the safety of the vaccines or believe in widespread conspiracy theories. Views...
