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News & Research
June 9, 2023

Ethical Responsibilities for Companies That Process Personal Data

A new paper by Matt McCoy, Steve Joffe, and Zeke Emanuel (et. al) proposes the Ethics Data Practice Framework to inform policy on the collection and use of personal data.

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May 23, 2023

Cancer patients shouldn’t be responsible for out-of-pocket costs

The costs of cancer are literally killing patients. But there is a clear solution. Patients diagnosed with cancer should not be responsible for any deductibles, copays, or other cost-sharing.

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May 18, 2023

Should FDA Grant Accelerated Approval to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Gene Therapy?

— Waiting for the results of the SRP-9001 confirmatory trial may be a better move. by Reshma Ramachandran, MD, MPP, MHS, and Holly Fernandez Lynch, JD, MBe

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May 15, 2023

Are We Ready to Care for Our Aging Population?

There’s a seismic shift of Americans going into retirement by 2030. They’ll need more medical care as they age — and the resources to pay for it.

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May 9, 2023

CHIBE and the Department of Medical Ethics & Health Policy Volunteer at Cradles to Crayons

Members of Penn’s Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy and the Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics (CHIBE) volunteered at Cradles to Crayons this May by cleaning and sorting books and sorting clothing.

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Events
July
11
1402 Blockley Hall, 423 Guardian Drive (and virtual via Zoom)

HYBRID Penn Bioethics Seminar (PBS): Steve Joffe, MD, MPH Chair, Dept. of Medical Ethics and Health Policy

Learn More 2023-07-11 12:00:00 2023-07-11 13:00:00 America/New_York HYBRID Penn Bioethics Seminar (PBS): Steve Joffe, MD, MPH Chair, Dept. of Medical Ethics and Health Policy Steve Joffe, MD, MPH Chair, Dept. of Medical Ethics and Health Policy   Over the last two decades, the pace of FDA approvals of cancer drugs has dramatically accelerated. Most of the focus during this period has been on the development and approval of drugs for recurrent or advanced disease. While such drugs may extend life, alleviate symptoms, and improve quality of life, they are rarely curative. In contrast, much of the burden of cancer, and much of the opportunity to increase cure rates, lies in improving treatment for patients with newly diagnosed, limited-stage disease. In this presentation, we will report preliminary results from an analysis of all FDA drug approvals for solid tumors since 2006, with particular focus on the proportions of new indications that were for limited-stage, newly diagnosed versus advanced or recurrent disease. Lunch provided for in-person attendees 1402 Blockley Hall, 423 Guardian Drive (and virtual via Zoom) Penn Medical Ethics
July
25
1402 Blockley Hall, 423 Guardian Drive

Penn Bioethics Seminar (PBS): Justin Clapp, PhD, MPH

Learn More 2023-07-25 12:00:00 2023-07-25 13:00:00 America/New_York Penn Bioethics Seminar (PBS): Justin Clapp, PhD, MPH Justin T. Clapp, PhD, MPH Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology & Critical Care, Medical Ethics & Health Policy,   Perelman School of Medicine                                                                                              Associated Faculty, Anthropology, School of Arts and Sciences   Additional details forthcoming. 1402 Blockley Hall, 423 Guardian Drive Penn Medical Ethics
September
18
Hybrid

MBE/MSME Alumni Speaker Series: Dr. Grace Riddle-Lee. "Challenges in Second Opinions for Patients in Urgent Need of Liver Transplantation"

Learn More 2023-09-18 17:15:00 2023-09-18 19:30:00 America/New_York MBE/MSME Alumni Speaker Series: Dr. Grace Riddle-Lee. "Challenges in Second Opinions for Patients in Urgent Need of Liver Transplantation" Speaker: Grace Riddle-Lee, MD, MBE '17 Talk: "Challenges in Second Opinions for Patients inUrgent Need of Liver Transplantation" All talks will be hybrid format. Hybrid Penn Medical Ethics
October
23
Hybrid

MBE/MSME Alumni Speaker Series: Dr. Jonathan Kole. "App Based Mental Health: A View from an MBE Psychiatrist Accidentally in Industry"

Learn More 2023-10-23 17:15:00 2023-10-23 19:30:00 America/New_York MBE/MSME Alumni Speaker Series: Dr. Jonathan Kole. "App Based Mental Health: A View from an MBE Psychiatrist Accidentally in Industry" Speaker: Jonathan Kole, MD, MBE '13 Talk: "App Based Mental Health: A View from an MBEPsychiatrist Accidentally in Industry" All talks will be hybrid format Hybrid Penn Medical Ethics
November
13
Hybrid

MBE/MSME Alumni Speaker Series: Dr. Matthew Drago. "Imperiled Newborns: Converging Ethical Perspectives"

Learn More 2023-11-13 17:15:00 2023-11-13 19:30:00 America/New_York MBE/MSME Alumni Speaker Series: Dr. Matthew Drago. "Imperiled Newborns: Converging Ethical Perspectives" Speaker: Matthew Drago, MD, MBE '11 Talk: "Imperiled Newborns: Converging Ethical Perspectives" All talks will be hybrid format Hybrid Penn Medical Ethics
December
13
RCH B102AB, Richards Building, 3700 Hamilton Walk

Bronstein Lecture: TBA with Sheila Varadan

Learn More 2023-12-13 12:00:00 2023-12-13 13:00:00 America/New_York Bronstein Lecture: TBA with Sheila Varadan Bronstein Lecture: TBA   Sheila Varadan PhD candidate, Leiden University Lunch is provided for in-person attendees. Livestreaming available via Zoom. Description forthcoming. REPS events are now on the 2nd Wednesdays, September-June. RCH B102AB, Richards Building, 3700 Hamilton Walk Penn Medical Ethics
February
21
Hybrid

MBE/MSME Alumni Speaker Series: Dr. Michael DiStefano. "Determining the starting point for Medicare drugprice negotiations"

Learn More 2024-02-21 17:15:00 2024-02-21 19:30:00 America/New_York MBE/MSME Alumni Speaker Series: Dr. Michael DiStefano. "Determining the starting point for Medicare drugprice negotiations" Speaker: Michael DiStefano, PhD, MBE '14 Talk: "Determining the starting point for Medicare drugprice negotiations" All talks will be hybrid format Hybrid Penn Medical Ethics
March
19
Hybrid

MBE/MSME Alumni Speaker Series: Kayte Spector-Bagdady. "Data Justice"

Learn More 2024-03-19 17:15:00 2024-03-19 19:30:00 America/New_York MBE/MSME Alumni Speaker Series: Kayte Spector-Bagdady. "Data Justice" Speaker: Kayte Spector-Bagdady, JD, MBE '09 Talk: "Data Justice" All talks will be hybrid format. Hybrid Penn Medical Ethics
April
11
Hybrid

MBE/MSME Alumni Speaker Series: Dr. Gabriel Lazaro-Munoz. "Selecting our Children’s Genes: The Emergence of Polygenic Embryo Screening"

Learn More 2024-04-11 17:15:00 2024-04-11 19:30:00 America/New_York MBE/MSME Alumni Speaker Series: Dr. Gabriel Lazaro-Munoz. "Selecting our Children’s Genes: The Emergence of Polygenic Embryo Screening" Speaker: Gabriel Lazaro-Munoz, JD, PhD, MBE '13 Talk: "Selecting our Children’s Genes: The Emergence ofPolygenic Embryo Screening" Hybrid Penn Medical Ethics
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