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 IUPUI 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.

COVID - 19, Race and Bioethics

The COVID-19 pandemic raises important bioethics issues for healthcare and society. On this page, IU Center for Bioethics faculty and staff provide analyses and selected readings.

Current events remind us of the importance of racial disparities in our society. The IU Center for Bioethics is committed to racial and social justice and is collecting resources and organizing a seminar series on race and bioethics.