Recent News
September 29, 2016
KIE scholar publishes new book
Senior Research Scholar Robert Veatch has a new book out, “Defining Death,” co-authored with Dr. Lainie Ross of University of Chicago.
September 28, 2016
PHASES principal investigators to present at ASBH 2016
KIE Director Maggie Little will join a panel of experts to identify priorities for the global health and research communities regarding the Zika virus at the upcoming annual American Society for Bioethics and Humanities (ASBH) conference.
September 27, 2016
KIE Deputy Director of Reference publishes collaborative article
This month, Deputy Director of Reference Martina Darragh’s latest collaborative article was published in the journal Philosophy, Ethics, and Humanities in Medicine.
September 26, 2016
New books at the Bioethics Research Library
The Bioethics Research Library regularly receives new additions to its extensive catalogue. Browse a few of our favorite new selections.
September 23, 2016
Former KIE director featured on Radiolab
Former Director and Scholar of the KIE LeRoy Walters is featured prominently in the newest episode of WNYC’s popular Radiolab program.
September 22, 2016
KIE honors founding figures with Library carrel dedications
This month, the Bioethics Research Library will feature four new study carrels to be named and dedicated in honor of four founding figures of the field of bioethics.
Upcoming Events
30
Sep
Taste of the Hilltop
Healy Lawn: 4pm–7pm
Get a taste of the Hilltop by checking out some of Georgetown's cultural, academic, and culinary resources! The KIE & Ethics Lab will be sharing information on bioethics and ethics x design.
6
Oct
ASBH panel: Zika and the Ethical Complexities of Pregnancy
Washington, DC: 6:45pm–7:45pm
KIE Director Maggie Little and Dr. Anne Lyerly will join a panel of experts to identify priorities for the global health and research communities regarding the Zika virus.
11
Oct
Joint Colloquium in Bioethics: Glenn Cohen, Harvard
The NIH Clinical Center Department of Bioethics : 6:30pm–7:30pm
Glenn Cohen of Harvard presents as the second in a series of five scholars for this fall's Joint Colloquium in Bioethics. This semester's topic is Global Justice.
15
Oct
Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders (PANDAS/PANS) 2016 Conference
Georgetown University Hotel & Conference Center: ALL DAY
Dr. James Giordano, IBC speaker and Chief of the Neuroethics Studies Program at Pellegrino Center for Clinical Bioethics, will present at PANDAS/PANS 2016 on neuroethical issues and moral obligations.
21
Oct
“Ethics in Science” Symposium
Haverford College: ALL DAY
Several KIE faculty are scheduled to present at Haverford College's Ethics in Science Symposium.
15
Nov
Joint Colloquium in Bioethics: Jennifer Prah Ruger, University of Pennsylvania
The NIH Clinical Center Department of Bioethics: 8:30pm–10:30pm
Jennifer Prah Ruger of the University of Pennsylvania presents as the third in a series of five scholars for this fall's Joint Colloquium in Bioethics. This semester's topic is Global Justice.
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