Master of Science in Bioethics - Columbia University

10/23/2024

Columbia's campus in the Fall

09/17/2024

How to avoid senior moments and cognitive decline? My thoughts on Washington Post Live
(I appear from around 39 to 59 minutes.)

New scientific breakthroughs continue to unravel how our brains evolve through every decade of our lives. On Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 9:00 a.m. ET, join Washingt...

08/02/2023

Scandal involving Stanford's president raises major concerns about ethical oversight of research
integrity

Scientific journals need to harden their defenses against research manipulation.

07/19/2023

Dramatizing bioethics: my review of a new play
https://www.thehastingscenter.org/the-drama-of-medical-ethics-a-new-play/
Stevenson

“The Doctor,” a new play by Robert Icke, powerfully dramatizes many controversial issues of medical ethics, along with identity politics.

06/28/2023

S. Korean researcher who published fraudulent stem cell research now succeeds, raising concerns about oversight in research ethics

The rehabilitation of Hwang Woo-suk speaks volumes.

06/07/2023

Please join us online Wednesday, June 21, from 12PM-1PM ET

Technological advancements greatly impact health and the social determinants of health. AI ethicist and criminologist Renée Cummings and researcher…

05/18/2023

New debates on how to regulate AI

The tech executive and lawmakers agreed that new A.I. systems must be regulated. Just how that would happen is not yet clear.

05/18/2023

Newest AI is said to shows of human intelligence, raising ethical questions

A provocative paper from researchers at Microsoft claims A.I. technology shows the ability to understand the way people do. Critics say those scientists are kidding themselves.

05/17/2023

Human DNA now found in the environment, raising ethical questions

Environmental DNA research has aided conservation, but scientists say its ability to glean information about human populations and individuals poses dangers.

05/17/2023

Misinterpreting masks: Dr. Klitzman's thoughts in the NYTs (see third topic down)

Readers respond to articles that defended giving Mr. Trump that forum. Also: The moral struggle in politics; helping the homeless; a study on masking.

05/16/2023

Please join us online Wednesday, June 21 12PM-1PM ET

Technological advancements greatly impact health and the social determinants of health. AI ethicist and criminologist Renée Cummings and researcher…

05/08/2023

Please join us online tomorrow, May 9 at 6:15PM. RSVP using the link below.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS WEBINAR HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO MAY 9. A recent Cochrane report, purporting to show limited data to support…