What We Do

Hastings Center scholars conduct original research on ethical issues in health, science, and technology, informing policy and practice.

Research: See our current projects and a selection of our past projects.

Public engagement: The Hastings Center for Bioethics is committed to sharing our work through events and webinars and our newsletter.

Hastings Bioethics Resources: These are hubs of information on specific topics.

Publications: See our two journals, the Hastings Center Report (with periodic Special Reports) and Ethics & Human Research. Read our online publication Hastings Bioethics Forum. View our Bioethics Briefings, a host of expert explainers on bioethical issues.

Bioethics Chats: See our series of informal conversations between Hastings Center President Vardit Ravitsky and a Hastings Center fellow or other distinguished bioethicist about a timely topic.

Awards: Each year, we present the Bioethics’ Founders Award and the Hastings Center Cunniff-Dixon Physician and Nursing awards.

Bioethics Careers & Education: We offer programs for students and scholars, a listing of graduate programs, and a job board.

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