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 Presenting at ASBH

Thursday, September 12, 2024

The IUCB will be attending and presenting at the American Society for Bioethics and Humanities Annual Conference!

IUCB announces Fall Event Schedule

Friday, September 06, 2024

We're excited to announce our upcoming events!

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Indiana CTSI Annual Meeting “Precision to Population”

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

All day

https://indianactsi.org/news-events/annual-meeting/2024-annual-meeting/2024-annual-meeting-details/

Hall Center for Law and Health Virtual Grand Rounds: Health Policy and the Future of Medicaid

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

1 p.m.—2 p.m.

This session will examine Medicaid’s role in society and why its future matters to all Americans.

Bioethics TREATs Talk: “Data Safety Monitoring Plans: Ethical and Practical Issues”

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

12 p.m.—1 p.m.

The IUCB and the Bioethics and Subject Advocacy Program (BSAP) of the Indiana CTSI offer regular Translational Research Ethics Applied Topics (TREATs) seminars, providing introductions and discussion ...Read more

Bioethics Grand Rounds: The Sky is Falling! The Ethical Implications of Large Language Models

Thursday, October 24, 2024

12 p.m.—1 p.m.

This lecture will address the ethical implications of the increasingly prevalent use of large language models such as ChatGPT for research and authorship. Although most discussion of LLMs seems to vie...Read more

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

Thursday, November 14, 2024

12 p.m.—1 p.m.

Bioethics Grand Rounds is an annual lecture series hosted by the IU Center for Bioethics on a variety of topics in ethics and medicine.

Upcoming Events in Ethics and Humanities

University of Minnesota Ethics Grand Rounds

Ending Unequal Treatment: A Systems Approach

Friday, September 13, 2024, 12 p.m.—Friday, September 13, 2024, 1 p.m.

Speakers: Dr. Georges C. Benjamin and Dr. Monica Peek

Enhancing Access for Historically Marginalized Populations using the Translational Genomics Pipeline

Friday, September 13, 2024, 12 p.m.—Friday, September 13, 2024, 1 p.m.

Speakers: Shawneequa Callier, MA, JD, Melissa Davis, PhD, and moderator Markia Smith, PhD.

Anti-Science, Antisemitism, and Public Health

Monday, September 30, 2024, 2 p.m.—Monday, September 30, 2024, 4 p.m.

Misinformation and false beliefs about vaccines have surprising links to racial, religious and ableist prejudices, including antisemitism. Join us for a conversation with Peter Hotez, MD, PhD, Professor of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine on the dangerous intersection of science denial and hate. This program is part of the Dr. Helen Morris American Jewish Experience in Medicine Program.

34th Annual Jonathan J. King Lecture: "The AI Touch: Harnessing AI to Enrich Patient Care"

Tuesday, October 08, 2024, 8:30 p.m.—Tuesday, October 08, 2024, 9:30 p.m.

The Jonathan J. King Lectureship was established in 1991 to promote compassionate and humane patient care. Stanford Medicine is committed to advancing patient treatment and the art of caregiving.

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