The Epstein Program in Health Law and Policy has joined the International Academy of Medical Ethics and Public Health as a network affiliate.
The International Academy of Medical Ethics and Public Health was founded in Paris, France in September 2016 based on a commitment to an international multidisciplinary reflection in bioethics. With 94 affiliates from across the globe, the Academy is focused on the current challenges confronting both private and public interests in the context of families, universities, public institutions, and all levels of government.
“We are delighted to be joining the International Academy of Medical Ethics and Public Health to address global bio-ethical health challenges,” says Robin Wilson, co-director of the Epstein Program in Health Law and Policy.
“As technology advances, the ethical questions multiply: Should we do face transplants? Should we intentionally breed animals in order to harvest organs? There is no end to the questions we face as we struggle with our humanity, and we can work through these challenges and develop best practices as a global community."
Co-directed by Professors David Hyman and Wilson, the Epstein Program in Health Law and Policy promotes cutting-edge research, policy analysis, and public service/public engagement on critical issues in health care; fosters collaboration between scholars focused on health law and policy; and facilitates collaboration among government leaders, practitioners, and academic researchers on issues of increasing complexity.