June 2016 Newsletter

Through its events and activities, which include annual summer schools on global bioethics, GBI seeks to keep the international community, policy decision-makers, the media, and the general public aware of important bioethical issues which is essential for making informed decisions and fostering public debate. Using various platforms, we at GBI are able to promote our motto “Doing bioethics in real life!”.

GBI is an active member of the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) and enjoys a special consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council, the UN’s central platform for debate, reflection, and innovative thinking on sustainable development.

Check out our new website here.

Rita Charon, M.D., Ph.D., Executive Director of Program of Narrative Medicine; Professor of Medicine, Columbia University Medical Center

When:
Thurs, July 21, 6:00 – 7:15pm
A cocktail reception will follow, TBDWhere:
New York Society for Ethical Culture – Ceremonial Hall
2 West 64th Street (at Central Park West)
New York, NY 10023

RSVP to Ana Lita
Phone: 212-687-3324 | Fax: 212-661-4188
alita@globalbioethics.org

Global Bioethics Initiative accepts applications for unpaid internships for students interested in bioethics. These internships provide students with the opportunity to learn about pertinent issues in global health and bioethics and gain skills in research, project management, and organizing events. Candidates interested in interning with GBI should contact the Executive Director, Dr. Ana Lita at alita@globalbioethics.org. Read more here. Students may intern with GBI during the summer of 2016 as well as attend the summer programs.

“In my time at GBI, I have gained so many skills that will help me in any career I pursue. I have become more organized due to strict record-keeping, and I have learned how to use WordPress in some depth from working so long on the GBI website. My writing has gotten better from reading and summarizing articles as well. I have also gotten better at networking due to all of the amazing events we go to. Most of the events we attend are hosted by IPI, as they are on the top floor of our building. However, we also attend events at the UN, which we get access to because of GBI’s consultative status with the UN.” – Aiden Appleby, B.A. Psychology Candidate, Univeristy of Miami, USA

“I thoroughly enjoy working for GBI and Dr. Lita. As interns, we get lots of project management experience and are able to be fully involved in the planning and execution stages of GBI events. Additionally, we get to participate in and learn a lot about administrative work and programming. It is also amazing working within the United Nations community and being able to attend events, debates, and panels in and around the UN headquarters. This experience has been wonderful, and I’m excited to continue working with GBI!” – Alexis Woodouse, B.A. Environmental Health Engineering Candidate, Columbia Univeristy, USA

Check out our Summer School Website 2016 for details about the application process, lectures, field trips, documentary screenings, as well as photos with faculty and students in 2015. Watch a video clip made in 2015 by our youngest summer school participant, Syra Mehdi interviewingProfessor Jonathan Moreno.