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.

ASBH 23rd Annual Conference

The Indiana University Center for Bioethics is a sponsor of the upcoming annual conference of the American Society of Bioethics and Humanities October 11th – 16th.
Several of our faculty will be presenting at this conference. For more information about our involvement in the conference, click here.

News from the Center

Four IUCB Faculty and Staff to Present at National Bioethics Meeting

Friday, September 10, 2021

IU Health names Dr. Brownsyne Tucker Edmonds 1st Chief Health Equity Officer

Wednesday, July 07, 2021

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Upcoming Events in Ethics and Humanities

Medicine and Liberal Arts: Essentials for Health Professions & Beyond

Monday, September 20, 2021

10:30 a.m.—12 p.m.

IUPUI Fall Career Week 2021 Host: MHHS

Fall Diversity Keynote Speaker

Thursday, September 30, 2021

12 p.m.—1 p.m.

The Fall Keynote Speaker event provides a platform for distinguished researchers, practitioners, or leaders to discuss topics affecting underrepresented populations. This annual program calls our IU..... Read more

From Recruitment to Interventions: A Conversation About Methodological and Ethical Considerations for Research using Social Media Platforms - a TREATs Talk

Monday, November 8, 2021

Starts at 1 p.m.

Speaker: Lisa M. Carter, PhD; Host: Bioethics and Subject Advocacy Program

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