CWRU Department of Bioethics

One more week until we welcome Shawneequa Callier for the Marshall Lecture! We hope you will be able to join us in Cleveland, but you can also join us virtually at: https://lnkd.in/gqfFwyzS https://lnkd.in/grptqhFR

We and the CWRU Center for CHANGE (Community Health ANd Genomic Equity ) are thrilled to welcome Professor Shawneequa Callier, a renowned expert in the ethical, legal, and social implications of genomics research and data science, for the 3rd Annual Patricia A. Marshall Lecture on October 15. We hope you join us for this important and enlightening discussion on advancing equity in genomics research!

We are proud to be in St. Louis this week for the 26th Annual Conference of the American Society for Bioethics and Humanities (ASBH)! This year's theme, "What does it mean to be human?", invites us to reconsider long-held notions and think critically about humanity in our evolving landscape. As we face the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence, this question becomes increasingly pertinent. Several of our esteemed faculty, staff, and students will be presenting their research at ASBH. We're excited to share our work, reconnect with colleagues, and engage in thought-provoking discussions. As proud sponsors of the conference, we invite you to explore our list of presenters and join us in this important dialogue. #ASBH2024 #Bioethics #CWRU

It's ASBH week! And we're thrilled to announce that Karmel Moraco (Kam), one of our MA students, has been awarded a highly competitive grant from the Cross-Institutional Undergraduate Sponsorship Program in Bioethics (CUSP). This prestigious award is funding Kam's first-ever attendance at the American Society for Bioethics and Humanities ASBH annual meeting taking place this week. While many of our faculty, staff, and students are regular attendees at this important conference, for Kam, this marks an exciting debut in the professional bioethics community. This timely opportunity provides Kam with invaluable professional development and networking experiences. Kam's thoughtfulness and dedication to the field make him an outstanding recipient of this award. We're confident this first-time experience will contribute significantly to his growth as a future bioethicist. Join us in congratulating Kam on this remarkable achievement! We're proud to have a strong CWRU presence at ASBH this week, with Kam joining many of our seasoned faculty, staff, and fellow students in representing our bioethics community. #Bioethics #HealthHumanities #StudentAchievement #ASBH2024 #CWRUBioethics

🎉 We're proud to acknowledge three well-deserved promotions from the past year. Our dedicated staff is the backbone of our department, keeping everything running smoothly and advancing our work in research, teaching, and service. 1. Harlie Custer - promoted to Research Assistant 3 🔬 Harlie coordinates the FAIRER project (Framework for Advances In Reprogenomics Ethics & Regulation), which aims to build an ethical framework for reproductive genomics research. Her work involves: * Conducting interviews, focus groups, and literature reviews to understand whether and how to involve pregnancy-capable people in clinical trials for reproductive genomics * Presenting the work at various conferences, including the upcoming ASBH conference in September Harlie is pursuing a joint MA in Bioethics and Masters of Public Health. 2. Marcie Lambrix - promoted to Senior Research Associate 🏥 Marcie is a Clinical Ethicist and Research Supervisor at The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH)'s Center for Biomedical Ethics. Her role includes: * Conducting ICU rounds and community outreach * Leading ethics research, including studies in the Burn Unit * Coordinating the "Bioethics@Noon" Grand Rounds Series Marcie holds an MA in Sociology and is pursuing a Certificate in Healthcare Compliance and Risk Management at Case Western Reserve University School of Law. 3. Roselle Ponsaran - promoted to Senior Research Associate 📊 Roselle is the Assistant Director of Research Programs for the department and for CHANGE. Her work includes: * Advising and supporting grants and research protocols for researchers, staff, and graduate students. Join us in congratulating Harlie, Marcie, and Roselle on their achievements and new roles! 👏 Their dedication and hard work exemplify the commitment of our entire staff, who are essential to the success and continued growth of our department.

📚🌍 CWRU Bioethics Study Abroad 2025: Continuing a Tradition of Excellence Attention CWRU undergraduate and graduate students! We are proud to announce the continuation of our long-standing Study Abroad programs for Spring 2025. Building on our rich history of offering exceptional international educational experiences, we're excited to present two outstanding courses: 1. BETH 415D: Culture and Bioethics in France - Led by Dr. Sana Loue and PhD student Deb Beight - Spring Break 2025 - Explore the intersection of culture and bioethics in Paris 2. BETH 415F: Comparison in Bioethics: Spanish and American Perspectives on Health, Medicine, and Culture - Led by Dr. Mark Aulisio - Two weeks in May 2025 (post-finals) - Discover bioethical perspectives in Granada, Spain Our study abroad programs have a proven track record of providing transformative experiences for CWRU students. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of this enriching tradition! Interested? Email bioethics@case.edu to schedule your program interview. A Note to Alumni: Have you participated in one of our Bioethics Study Abroad programs? We'd love to hear about your experience! How did it impact your academic or professional journey? Share your story in the comments! #Bioethics #StudyAbroad #CWRU #MedicalHumanities #GlobalEducation #AlumniExperiences Learn more: https://buff.ly/3XgevCB

Congratulations to Birthing Beautiful Communities (BBC) on their sold-out MiraCLE and 10th Anniversary celebration! Drs. Lynette Hammond Gerido and Marsha Michie, 2024 Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative of Northern Ohio READI Themed Pilot Awardees, were on hand to celebrate with them - both researchers share a deep commitment in their work to promoting healthy babies, women, and families in Cleveland. Founded in 2014 by African American trained Perinatal Support Persons (PSPs) in Cleveland's Glenville neighborhood, BBC has been instrumental in training, certifying, and employing PSPs to serve women at highest risk for infant mortality. We applaud BBC's decade-long commitment to improving maternal and infant health outcomes in our community! #MaternalHealth #CommunityHealth #Bioethics

🎉 Congratulations to Jazmin Long, MSSA,MNO, President and CEO of Birthing Beautiful Communities, and her team, on a sold-out MiraCLE and 10th Anniversary celebration! We celebrated with colleagues Lynette Hammond Gerido and Marsha Michie (2024 Clinical and Translational Science Collaborative of Northern Ohio READI Themed Pilot Awardees) and Yvonne Oliver and Shareesah Bland (READI, Set, BRACE participants). Loved to see Dr. Heather Rice PhD, CPNP-PC, PMHS, Constance Hill-Johnson, and Alexandria Johnson Boone honored for their contributions to our community! 🤰🏾As a mom of three, so much of what was shared during Jazmin and Elaine Welteroth's fireside chat resonated with me. It's incredibly exciting to hear about both BBC's catalytic birth center (https://lnkd.in/gXk_w4Dv) and the work that Elaine is doing through birthFUND (https://lnkd.in/grgs7EkA), advocating and investing in midwifery care and the inclusion of birth workers in the birth experience. 🔗 Learn more about BBC and support their birthing center and services that are provided at no cost to clients at: https://lnkd.in/g4KcB2dz

Join us for another thought-provoking Virtual Bioethics@Noon Grand Rounds presented by MetroHealth's Center for Biomedical Ethics tomorrow! 🏥🔬 "Engaging patients with diminished capacity: Lessons from Pediatrics" 👥🤝 Gabriel Francisco Nibungco, MD, MA 🩺 Clinical Ethics Fellow at The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH) and Postdoctoral Scholar in our department, will explore the challenges and ethical considerations in engaging patients with diminished or borderline decision-making capacity, drawing insights from pediatric practices. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of patient engagement in complex scenarios! 📚🔍 #Bioethics #HealthcareEthics #PatientCare