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 Incidental Findings Symposium in JLMEProfessors Susan Wolf, JD, Jordan Paradise, JD, Charles A. Nelson, PhD, Jeffrey P. Kahn, PhD, MPH, and Frances Lawrenz, PhD, guest edited the Summer 2008 issue of The Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics which features articles and the first major consensus recommendations on "Incidental Findings in Human Subjects Research: From Imaging to Genomics."
Click here to read the list of article citations. More information is available at www.jlme.org.
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The Consortium on Law and Values in Health, Environment, & the Life Sciences is proud to be a University interdisciplinary initiative overseen by Senior Vice President and Provost of Academic Affairs, E. Thomas Sullivan. Read more about interdisciplinary research and education at the University of Minnesota.
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The Consortium links 17 leading centers and programs at the University of Minnesota to address the legal, ethical, and policy implications of the life sciences and society.
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Joint Degree Program Offers New Degree Combination
The Master of Health Care Administration (MHA) Program prepares graduates for leadership positions in the health care delivery sector.
CSTPP: Nanotechnology Oversight Recommendations
Assoc. Prof. Jennifer Kuzma, chair of the Science Technology and Environment Policy area, gave two presentations in Washington DC on May 13th.
New Degree Offer: MA in Bioethics
Offered by the Center for Bioethics, the new graduate program will enroll its first students in Fall 2009.
IonE Names Associate Fellows
IonE has appointed a diverse set of scholars as associate fellows.
Jonathan Foley named IonE Director
The University of Minnesota is pleased to report that, following an extensive international search, Provost E. Thomas Sullivan has selected Professor Jonathan A. Foley as the permanent director of the Institute on the Environment.
Prof. Susan Wolf quoted in New Scientist Magazine
JLME Incidental Findings Symposium is featured in the 5 July 2008 issue of New Scientist magazine, a news weekly read by 1 million worldwide.
CIDRAP Director appears on NBC Today Show
CIDRAP Director Michael T. Osterholm, PhD, MPH appeared on the show in a story about recent salmonella infections and the search for their source.
Prof. Wolf Reappointed as Consortium Chair
and as Director of the Joint Degree Program in Law, Health & the Life Sciences.
Incidental Findings Symposium in JLME
Professors Wolf, Paradise, Nelson, Kahn, and Lawrenz served as guest editors.
New Course Offerings from Center for Bioethics
The Center for Bioethics announced several new classes for Fall 2008. These courses will explore ethical issues relating to global health, patient's rights, and risk in contemporary health care.
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September 18, 2008
Welcome Reception for JDP Students JDP students are invited to join hosts Susan Wolf, Colin Campbell, and Carol Rachac in welcoming new students to the JDP.
October 8, 2008
Lecture Series on Law, Health & the Life Sciences Dr. Robert Friedman, Deputy Director of the J. Craig Venter Institute, will lecture on "Synthetic Genomics: Risks and Benefits for Science and Society."
October 14, 2008
JDP Advisory Board Reception A reception for JDP students, alumni and Governing Committee members will be hosted by the law firm of Faegre & Benson.
October 27, 2008
Minnesota Water Resources Conference The Minnesota Water Resources Conference presents innovative and practical water resource management techniques and highlights research about Minnesota's water resources.
November 4, 2008
Lecture Series on Law, Health & the Life Sciences Prof. Arti Rai, JD, (Duke Law) will present "The Paradigm Shift of Synthetic Biology: Tensions Between Innovation and Security."
January 29, 2009
Deinard Memorial Lecture on Law & Medicine Prof. M. Gregg Bloche, MD, JD (Georgetown and Brookings Institute) will present "The Emergent Logic of Health Law."
March 6, 2009
10th Anniversary Conference The Consortium's annual conference celebrates the program's 10th anniversary with a program entitled, "What's Next in Law, Health & the Life Sciences? Debating Openness, Access & Accountability."
April 16, 2009
Lecture Series on Law, Health & the Life Sciences Prof. Drew Endy, PhD (Stanford University) will present "Dialog and Notes on Synthetic Biology."
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