bioethics

Many challenges can emerge during the development of new technologies and the advances in clinical, translational and health studies. Further, ethical controversies can arise in regard to off-label usage, international research and publication. Students in Case Western Reserve University’s…

The Department of Bioethics invites members of the Case Western Reserve University community to hear from students pursuing Master of Arts in Bioethics and Medical Humanities degrees during a virtual panel discussion about the program Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Students will…

If you’re on track to earn your bachelor’s degree in any major, Case Western Reserve University’s Combined Bachelor’s/Master's Degree Program (formerly IGS) could be a great fit for you. One option is to simultaneously complete a Master of Arts in Bioethics and Medical Humanities degree. This…

Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to join the PhD in Bioethics program for a virtual discussion Wednesday, Dec. 6, at 5 p.m. During “How to Find your Niche in Bioethics: Learn About Our Expertise," Marsha Michie, co-director of the PhD program, will explore how…

Spencer to be recognized for his military service during on-campus Veterans Day ceremony If there’s one thing you can’t miss at the Cleveland Public Library, it’s a tour by William Spencer. At least, that’s according to several Tripadvisor reviews that mention Spencer by name, strongly urging…

Just three and a half years ago, Amy Acton became a household name in Ohio as she helped state leaders navigate the height of the COVID-19 pandemic as the director of the Ohio Department of Health. Now, she’s helping the community heal. Through a new WKYC Studios series called “Health, Hope &…

“Gratitude is not only the greatest of the virtues, but the parent of all the others.” Roman philosopher Marcus Tullius Cicero said these words more than 2,000 years ago. And in the centuries to follow, both the practice and our understanding of this virtue have evolved into a well-studied…

JC Scharf-Deering, director of the Conflict of Interests Committee, and Tracy Wilson-Holden, assistant vice president for research integrity—both based in the Office of Research and Technology Management—recently wrote a chapter in the Handbook of Bioethical Decisions, Volume II. Titled…

The Center for Biomedical Ethics will host a grand rounds event on the topic of intersex care Thursday, June 1, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. Debra Carroll-Beight, a PhD student in the Department of Bioethics, will present “The Child M.C. and the Intersections of Intersex: Exploring Norms that…

For thousands of years, versions of the saying “laughter is the best medicine” have emerged in religious, scientific and popular literature—and for good reason. Laughter helps our neurological, physical, emotional, cognitive and social health and well-being in multiple ways. To find out why…