How can the experiences of the Mozes twins help us understand today's debates about medical ethics, vaccines, and public health? Through the story of Eva and Miriam Mozes, twins subjected to Nazi medical experiments at Auschwitz, this presentation explores how those atrocities shaped modern research ethics, examines the rise and lasting impact of vaccine misinformation, and considers why the United States may be at risk of losing its measles elimination status. Attendees will gain a historical perspective on the ethical foundations of medical research while exploring the scientific, social, and public health factors behind the resurgence of measles.
This talk will be hosted by the Candles Holocaust Museum and Education Center, and will be presented by Stanley Spinola, MD, who is a Professor Emeritus at IUSM.
You can register to attend in person or via Zoom.