Global Bioethics: Perspectives, Problems and Solutions
November 7-9, 2024 | Power Center Ballroom
Duquesne University's Center for Global Health Ethics and the James F. Drane Bioethics Institute at PennWest University will hold the first biannual conference on Global Bioethics from November 7-9th in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In the current globalized world, many challenges and issues need solutions at a global level that transcends disciplinary, regional and even national boundaries. The field of bioethics can play a crucial role in understanding such issues and finding reasonable and applicable solutions for them.
The Duquesne-PennWest Conference on Global Bioethics provides a platform for leaders, scholars, activists, policymakers, stakeholders and students to shed light on different aspects of global bioethics, discuss their ideas and research projects, create networks and alliances, and learn about the groundbreaking theoretical and practical ideas in the field. All topics related to global bioethics are welcome to be shared, analyzed and discussed at this conference, including the ethical theories and principles guiding global bioethics; and the bioethical aspects of globalization, the Global Governance for Health, the role of global and international organizations, the health consequences of Global warming, COVID-19 pandemics, disease control at the global level, international research collaborations, health inequality and other related topics.
Speakers
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Dr. Keisha Ray
Professor Keisha Ray received her PhD in philosophy from the University of Utah. She is currently a tenured Associate Professor and holds the John P. McGovern, MD Professorship of Oslerian Medicine at the McGovern Center for Humanities & Ethics at UT Health Houston. Most of Dr. Ray’s work focuses on the effects of institutional racism on Black people's health, highlighting Black people's own stories, and the sociopolitical implications of biomedical enhancement. Based on her expertise, Dr. Ray is frequently called upon as a bioethics expert for popular news sources. Dr. Ray is also the author of the book “Black Health: The Social, Political, and Cultural Determinants of Black People's Health" with Oxford University Press.
Dr. Henk ten Have
Henk ten Have studied medicine and philosophy and worked at the Universities of Maastricht and Nijmegen, as Director of the Division of Ethics of Science and Technology of UNESCO in Paris, and as a Professor of Healthcare Ethics and Director in the Center for Healthcare Ethics at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. Since 2021 he has been a Research Professor at the Faculty of Bioethics, Anahuac University Mexico. His latest books are Bioethics, Healthcare and the Soul (2022), Bizarre bioethics – ghosts, monsters and pilgrims (2022), and The Covid-19 pandemic and global bioethics (2022).
Dr. Olinda Timms
Olinda Timms is a professor in the Division of Health and Humanities at St Johns Research Institute in Bangalore, India. A professional medical Anesthesiologist, with training and teaching experience in Medical Ethics and Bioethics, her book "Biomedical Ethics" 2016 (Elsevier 2ed) serves as resource for doctors and medical colleges. Dr Timms is Working Editor of the Indian Journal of Medical Ethics and co-founder of the CCBI Bioethics Forum, India. She also was a James F. Drane Bioethics Fellow (Edinboro University) 2019.
Conference Details
Registration is required for attending the conference. The registration fee is $75. The registration fee will include access to the conference, coffee, a reception on Thursday, and lunch and dinner on Friday. The registration fee will be waived for students of Duquesne University and PennWest whose abstract has been accepted. The registration deadline is November 1, 2024.
Thursday, November 7
1-1:30 p.m. - Registration
1:30-2:30 - Opening Session
2:30-3:35 - Plenary 1, Dr. Henk ten Have presentation on "The Color of Medicine and Global Bioethics"
3:35-4:00 - Coffee Break
4:00-5:30 -Free Paper Session 1
- Giulia Adele Dinicola, Cleveland Clinic: Misinformation in Perinatal Genetic Counseling in the Era of Social Media
- Lorenzo Selvaggi, Duquesne University: From Ecological Despair to Moral Action: Proposing a Catholic Framework for Genetic Intervention
- Kennethea Wilson, Duquesne University: Exploring the Intersectionality of the Environment, Epigenetics and Reproductive Health: Protecting the Vulnerable Amid Climate Change
- Fayla Junior, Duquesne University: We Exist Too: A call for inclusivity and transparency in uterus transplantation trials
5:30-7:00 - Opening Reception
Friday November 8
9:00-10:30 am - Free Paper Session 2
- Ferdinand Okafor, Duquesne University: The Awareness and Knowledge of Autism among Care Providers: A Bioethical Matter Arising
- Mariah Chobany, Duquesne University: Global Perspectives on Mental Health: A Fundamental Human Right
- Allison Escobar, Duquesne University: Global Ethical Dilemmas in Prison Healthcare: Confidentiality Breaches and Health Disparities
- Scott Dyer, Duquesne University: Identifying Universal Social Norms
- Sibil Shibu, University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital: Oru Jeevadaathavu: The Necessity for Utilizing an Ethics Framework for Live Organ Transplantation in Kerala, India
10:30-11:00 - Coffee Break
11:00-12:05 - Plenary 2, Dr. Keisha Ray presentation on "Black Health and the Narrative of Health Equity"
12:05-1:30 - Lunch
1:30-3:00 - Free Paper Session 3
- Emily Grime, Albany Medical College: Ethical Dilemmas in the Biopharmaceutical Industry
- Lida Sarafrazarpatapeh, University of Texas at San Antonio: The (Potential) Harms of Mediators in Conducting Research in Developing Countries
- Ahsan Al Alhindi, Duquesne University: Justice and Healthcare in Saudi
- Calli Cahill, Duquesne University: Vaccine Nationalism: A historical and contemporary review
- Julio Canario, Fundación Etikos: Ethical Governance of Health Research: Reflections on the challenges and opportunities in a globalized era
3:00-3:30 - Coffee Break
3:30-5:00 - Free Paper Session 4
- Tina Nguyen and Pooja Patel, Duquesne University: Digital Literacy and the Consequences of Digitalization in Healthcare
- Beatriz Caceres-Nazario, University of North Carolina: The Challenging Case of an Immigrant Teenager with Leukemia
- Elizabeth Mathews, Duquesne University: Health Inequalities for LGBTQ+ individuals
- Ian Doherty, Duquesne University: Balancing a Catholic Understanding of Informed Consent with Nudging in Religious Healthcare Institutions
5:00-6:00 - Tour of downtown Pittsburgh
6:00-800 - Dinner
Saturday November 9
9:00-10:30 am - Undergraduate Student Session
9-9.45: Undergraduate Student Panel 1 (Four students are presenting for 8 minutes each, followed by panel discussion)
- Garrett Hamm (PW): A Bioethical Analysis of Health Misinformation and Propositions for Countermeasures
- Amanda Fetsko (PW): Bioethical Issues of Organ Donation
- Taryn Shutika (DU): Scarce Resource Allocation: What Spain is Doing Right and What America is Doing Wrong
- Augusta Kosco (PW): The Future of Medicine: Stem Cells
9:45-10:30 - Undergraduate Student Panel 2 ( four students are presenting for 8 minutes each, followed by a panel discussion)
- Polia Vladeva (PW): “Sarco” Pod: Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide
- Riley Rohland (PW): A Comparative study between the Hippocratic Oath and the Modern Nursing Code of Ethics
- Emma Arrisher (DU): Ethical Implications of Gender Disparities in Research
- Koceski Galan (DU): Health Insurance in the US
10:30-11:00 - Coffee Break
11:00-12:05 - Plenary 3, Dr. Olinda Timms presentation on " A Mirage: Challenges to Healthcare Access in a Developing Country"
12:05-12:15 - Closing
We welcome the submission of abstracts that fall within the broad topic of global bioethics, including, but not limited to, the ethical theories and principles guiding global bioethics, the bioethical aspects of globalization, the Global Governance for Health, the role of global and international organizations, the health consequences of Global warming, COVID-19 pandemics, disease control at the global level, international research collaborations, and health inequality. Abstracts may be structured or unstructured but should be no longer than 250 words. The deadline for the submission of abstracts is August 1, 2024. Presenters will be informed about the decision regarding their abstract by August 15, 2024. Please click on the link below to submit your abstract.
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If you plan to use UBER at the Pittsburgh International Airport, then you should have an easy time finding a driver nearby the airport. This may be the fastest way to get to Duquesne University.
If you plan to take a bus from the Pittsburgh International Airport to Duquesne University, please see the link below for information about the 28X bus that will take you to campus.
Bus Transportation from the Airport
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Taxis and Limousine Information
Once you arrive on campus, please review our Duquesne University Campus Map to find your way to the Power Center, where the conference will take place.
You can park at Duquesne's Forbes Garage (1180 Forbes Avenue). Then take the Skywalk from the 8th floor of the elevator over to the Power Center, crossing over Forbes Avenue below.
If needed, you can also park at the Chatham Garage located on Fifth Ave.
Hotel Recommendations
There are many options for hotel accommodations in downtown Pittsburgh, all within walking distance to the conference and Duquesne's campus!
Please see the listing, below, for more information on nearby hotels.
1. Joinery Hotel (0.4 miles away from Duquesne University)
453 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
(412) 339-1870
2. Hilton Garden Inn (0.5 miles away from Duquesne University)
250 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
(412) 683-2040
3. Embassy Suites (0.4 miles away from Duquesne University)
535 Smithfield St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 338-2200
4. Hampton Inn & Suites (0.7 miles away from Duquesne University)
1247 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 288-4350
5. Even Hotel (0.3 miles away from Duquesne University)
425 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 301-2277
6. Etage Hotel (0.7 miles away from Duquesne University)
424 Stanwix St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
(412) 646-8696
7. Drury Plaza Hotel (0.4 miles away from Duquesne University)
745 Grant St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 281-2900
8. Omni William Penn Hotel (0.3 miles away from Duquesne University)
530 William Penn Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 281-7100
9. Cambria Hotel (0.4 miles away from Duquesne University)
1320 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 381-6687
Places to Eat and Things to Do in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is known for a thriving and diverse food scene to meet the cravings for any palate, as well as cultural activities in our Cultural District.
Restaurants nearby the conference:
1. Coop De Ville - Chicken/Southern Food, a full bar, coffee shop, bowling, arcade, and pinball
2305 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
2. The Warren – Craft cocktails
245 7th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
3. Scratch & Co – Brunch
1720 Lowrie St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212
4. APTEKA - an Eastern European restaurant, open Friday-Sunday
4606 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
5. SMOKE - Tacos and BBQ
4115 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
6. Umami - a Japanese Restaurant
202 38th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
7. Noodlehead - BYOB, cash-only Thai restaurant
242 S Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 152068.
8. Bae Bae’s Kitchen - a Korean-inspired restaurant
951 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Activities nearby the conference:
1. Andy Warhol Museum
117 Sandusky St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
2. Randyland
1501 Arch St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
3. Carnegie Museum of Natural History
440 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
4. Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
One Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213-3830
5. National Aviary – The country’s largest aviary
700 Arch St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212