- Pluralism and Cross-Cultural Bioethics Decision-Making: The value of engaging diverse perspectives and lessons from comparative studies in bioethics, including global insights into ethical challenges in a rapidly shifting world order.
- Bioethics at Cultural and Religious Frontiers: The interplay of religion, philosophy, and cultural traditions—such as Buddhism and Confucianism—in shaping values and patient care, especially at the end of life.
- Bioethics in an Era of Rapid Change: The implications of AI, big data, biobanking, and evolving medical education frameworks for the future of global bioethics.
Symposium descriptionAgainst the backdrop of a shifting global order, this international symposium will delve into the profound implications of rapid technological advancements – such as AI, big data, genomics, and robotics – to health and health care practices through thematic panel discussions on global bioethics across education, practice and research. Our distinguished speakers from around the world will explore the vital integration of Asian perspectives into the bioethics discourse, traditionally dominated by Western philosophies and values. These discussions will demonstrate how diverse cultural viewpoints can enrich bioethical discussions and inspire collaborative solutions to pressing global challenges. Bringing together Eastern and Western ethical traditions, this symposium seeks to develop a global bioethics framework that is both inclusive and forward-looking. This event will also mark the celebration of the 10th anniversary of both the Harvard Medical School Center for Bioethics and CUHK Centre for Bioethics. |
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Saturday, 28 June 2025
9:00 am – 1:20 pm (Hong Kong Time)
Lecture Theatre 9,
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| The Center for Bioethics brings together the rich intellectual resources across Harvard Medical School and Harvard University, along with colleagues and institutions worldwide, to help ensure that scientific progress, medical therapeutics, and health care practices are developed hand-in-hand with reflection upon the profound moral questions raised by advances in the life sciences and biotechnology. Our mission is executed through education, research, and service, with programs that prepare the next generation of practitioners and leaders in bioethics, conduct normative and empirical research to address bioethical questions in clinical care, research, and public policy, and engage the public in understanding and addressing ethical aspects of health care and biotechnology. |
CUHK Centre for Bioethics at the Faculty of Medicine (CU Medicine) is dedicated to advancing education, research, and engagement in bioethics. Located in Hong Kong, where Eastern and Western traditions converge, the Centre fosters cross-cultural dialogue and interdisciplinary collaboration to address the ethical challenges posed by modern science and technology. Committed to shaping future health practitioners and biomedical scientists with a strong foundation in biomedical ethics, the Centre promotes broader bioethical awareness across professions and communities. It endeavours to contribute meaningfully to the global discourse on bioethics and navigate the ethical challenges arising from the evolving landscape of science and biomedicine, ensuring that progress is guided by values central to humanity, such as compassion, justice, and respect for life. |
