Center for Bioethics: Indiana University

Ethics for the future of health and medicine

Founded in 2001, the IU Center for Bioethics is a gathering place for discussion, education, research, and collaboration in bioethics and related fields. Based at the IU School of Medicine, faculty from schools across IU - Indianapolis lead these efforts, guiding healthcare providers and researchers in their work and helping society confront important questions about health, science, and technology.

Research

Center faculty write and conduct research on bioethics, communication, policy, and other areas.

Education

Center faculty teach bioethics, responsible conduct of research, health law, medical humanities, and related topics.

Resources

The Center hosts talks, publishes a blog, and provides resources and consultations to researchers and others.

News from the Center

IUCB Graduate Assistants Shine

Thursday, October 10, 2024

We are proud to showcase the recent work and success of our center’s graduate assistants.

Dr. Rager, MD, MA, MS, Joins IU Center for Bioethics

Friday, October 04, 2024

Welcome Dr. Rager!

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All IU Events

HEAL-R Health Equity Talks with Dr. Paul Musey

Monday, November 11, 2024

2 p.m.—3 p.m.

We invite you to join HEAL-R for its upcoming monthly Health Equity Talks event! On Monday, November 11th, we will be hosting Dr. Paul Musey for their presentation entitled “Frontline for ...Read more

Bioethics Grand Rounds: Evaluating Patient Decisions: How, When, and Why

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

12 p.m.—1 p.m.

Decision science’s studies of ways to improve “decision quality” and “shared decision making” are clearly relevant to bioethics’ goal of advancing patient autonomy. Interpreting the scient...Read more

Insights from One of Indiana’s Greatest Physicians: John Shaw Billings

Thursday, November 14, 2024

12 p.m.—1 p.m.

Speaker: Richard B. Gunderman, MD, PhD Location: Daly Student Center, MF 186 (1050 W. Walnut Street) and online via Zoom

Hall Center Virtual Grand Rounds:”The Legal Nuances of Non-Compete Agreements in Health Care”

Monday, November 18, 2024

1 p.m.—2 p.m.

In recent years, employee non-competition agreements have been scrutinized (and challenged) by a number of state and federal agencies. In health care, there are strict limits on the way in which physi...Read more

TREATs Talk: “Students as Subjects”

Thursday, December 5, 2024

Starts at 12 p.m.

This talk will discuss key ethical issues for translational researchers considering using students as subjects in their research

Upcoming Events in Ethics and Humanities

Professional Ethics in OB/GYN Care in the Post-Dobbs Era

Thursday, November 07, 2024, 12 p.m.—Thursday, November 07, 2024, 1 p.m.

Speaker: Nadia Sawicki, JD

OPTN Modernization: A New Era in Organ Transplantation – An Update from Dr. Macey Levan

Friday, November 15, 2024, 12 p.m.—Friday, November 15, 2024, 1 p.m.

Join Dr. Macey Levan for an in-depth update on the ongoing modernization of the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN). In this talk, Dr. Levan will explore the latest in the governance restructure for the national organ donation and transplant system.

Health Policy Seminar: Improving Im/migrant Health Care Access: Moving in the Right Direction?

Friday, November 15, 2024, 12:30 p.m.—Friday, November 15, 2024, 1:30 p.m.

Im/migrants are diverse populations with different health needs who often face barriers to being healthy and accessing health care in the US. This session will explore patterns of health care use, what works well to provide care and improve access, and future policy solutions to promote health equity.

Changing Life as We Know It–Exploring the Role of Genetic Modification and Our Understanding of Humanity

Saturday, November 16, 2024, 11 a.m.—Saturday, November 16, 2024, 12 p.m.

We will focus on several scenarios wherein genetic modification presents complicated questions around intended and unintended possibilities and consequences – and ultimately how we understand what it means to be human.

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