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Check out the article “Clinicians Need More Clarity on Ethical Obligations with AI” featuring insights from Meghan Hurley. The ethical responsibilities of clinicians using AI tools. reliasmedia.com/articles/clini… #AIethics #MedicalEthics #Bioethics #HealthPolicy #BaylorMedicine

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The bankruptcy of 23andMe raises questions about the future of genetic data. Primary faculty Amy McGuire and Christi Guerrini from our Center discuss the pros and cons of allowing the company to keep personal DNA information. Read more below! #GeneticData #Bioethics #23andMe

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Kristin Kostick, Assistant Professor at our Center, has published her article “Patient-centric federated learning: automating meaningful consent to health data sharing with smart contracts” in the Journal of Law and the Biosciences. Read more here: academic.oup.com/jlb/article/12…

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Associate Professor Christi Guerrini was featured in the Baylor Lariat News article on how forensic genealogy could help solve Waco PD’s cold cases. Read more here: baylorlariat.com/2025/04/30/for… #ForensicGenealogy #ColdCases #BaylorMedicine

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Jennifer B. & Kristin K. were guests on the Bioethics for the People Podcast podcast, discussing “What Patients Want to Know From AI.” Tune in to explore the ethical implications of AI in healthcare. Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wha… or bioethicsforthepeople.com/episodes/ai-fo… #AIethics #Bioethics #AI

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On our latest blog, we dive into the balance between relief and risk with cervical epidural steroid injections for neck pain. Read more here: blogs.bcm.edu/2025/05/16/bal… #NeckPain #PainManagement #EpiduralSteroidInjections #HealthPolicy

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Professor Faith Fletcher served on the National Academies that developed the report, "Newborn Screening in the United States: A Vision for Sustaining and Advancing Excellence." Read the report here: nationalacademies.org/en/our-work/ne… #NewbornScreening #Bioethics #HealthPolicy #BaylorMedicine

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Professor Kristin Kostick published her paper “Patient-centric federated learning: automating meaningful consent to health data sharing with smart contracts” in the Journal of Law and the Biosciences. Read the full paper here: academic.oup.com/jlb/article/12… #Bioethics #HealthPolicy

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On our latest blog, we discuss how frailty and nutrition impact nephrectomy outcomes. Not all risks are found in the OR—understanding these factors can improve patient care and surgical success. Read more here: blogs.bcm.edu/2025/05/23/not… #PatientCare #Nutrition #HealthPolicy

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Faculty members Logan, Caroline, Jill, and Amy have published their article “A landscape analysis of psychedelic retreat organizations advertising online” in PLOS One Read it here: journals.plos.org/plosone/articl… #PsychedelicResearch #Bioethics #HealthPolicy #PLOSOne #BaylorMedicine

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On our latest blog, we explore the global efforts to improve neonatal outcomes and the renewed hope driving progress in neonatal care. Learn more about these important initiatives: blogs.bcm.edu/2025/05/30/ren… #NeonatalCare #GlobalHealth #HealthPolicy #NeonatalOutcomes #BaylorMedicine

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Our Center had a great time volunteering at the Houston Food Bank! It was an eye-opening experience learning more about their impactful work. Check out how you can volunteer here: houstonfoodbank.org/ways-to-give/g… #CommunityEngagement #Volunteering #HoustonFoodBank #BaylorMedicine

Our Center had a great time volunteering at the <a href="/HoustonFoodBank/">Houston Food Bank</a>! It was an eye-opening experience learning more about their impactful work. Check out how you can volunteer here: houstonfoodbank.org/ways-to-give/g…

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Our members Kristin, Jared, Meghan, Rita, & Jenny have published the open access paper “Should Physicians Take the Rap? Normative Analysis of Clinician Perspectives on Responsible Use of ‘Black Box’ AI Tools”. Read it here: tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.108… #AIethics #Bioethics #Healthcare

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Check out our latest blog! We reflect on a year of growth and professional development, sharing insights on how learning can lift us all. Read the full entry here: blogs.bcm.edu/2025/06/06/lea… #ProfessionalDevelopment #Growth #Learning #BaylorMedicine

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David Mathai, a scholar from our Center and psychiatrist at BCMHouston, is featured in this article discussing how 'bad trips' in psychedelic experiences can lead to therapeutic benefits. Read more here: msn.com/en-us/health/m… #PsychedelicResearch #MentalHealth #Psychiatry

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Professor Joanna Smolenski presented at the International Conference on Clinical Ethics and Consultation in Lausanne, Switzerland! Her talk, “Involuntary Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa: Medically Obligatory, or an Exercise in Futility?”, sparked important conversation. #ICCEC2025

Professor Joanna Smolenski presented at the International Conference on Clinical Ethics and Consultation in Lausanne, Switzerland! Her talk, “Involuntary Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa: Medically Obligatory, or an Exercise in Futility?”, sparked important conversation. #ICCEC2025
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We celebrated the incredible graduates of our Medical Ethics and Health Policy Pathways on May 27! 🎓 We're proud of their dedication to ethical and policy-driven healthcare. Learn more about our pathways: 🔗 bit.ly/BCM-EthicsPath… 🔗 bit.ly/BCM-PolicyPath… #BaylorMedicine

We celebrated the incredible graduates of our Medical Ethics and Health Policy Pathways on May 27! 🎓 We're proud of their dedication to ethical and policy-driven healthcare. Learn more about our pathways:
🔗 bit.ly/BCM-EthicsPath…
🔗 bit.ly/BCM-PolicyPath…
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Congratulations to Professor Holland Kaplan for receiving the Social Justice Award at the Section of General Internal Medicine Annual Retreat at BCMHouston! 👏 #SocialJustice #MedicalEthics #BaylorMedicine #EquityInHealthcare

Congratulations to Professor Holland Kaplan for receiving the Social Justice Award at the Section of General Internal Medicine Annual Retreat at <a href="/bcmhouston/">BCMHouston</a>! 👏 

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Professor Christi Guerrini was featured in U.S. News & World Report in the article “DNA Testing Kits: Are They Worth It?” offering insights on the ethical and legal questions behind at-home genetic testing. Read more here: health.usnews.com/wellness/artic… #GeneticTesting #Bioethics #HealthPolicy #Baylor