哈佛—中大全球生命伦理学国际研讨会：亚洲与西方观点的对话
(Harvard–CUHK Joint International Symposium on Global Bioethics: Engaging Asian and Western Perspectives)
(是次研讨会以英语进行。此页面为中文摘要，亦备有英文版活动精华以供参阅。)
本研讨会汇聚亚洲及西方的学者与专家，探讨下列三大主题：
- 多元观点与跨文化生命伦理决策： 强调多元视角，结合比较研究经验与全球洞见，响应瞬息万变世界中的伦理挑战。
- 文化与宗教交织下的生命伦理： 探讨宗教、哲学及文化传统（如佛教、儒家）之间的相互作用，对价值观与病人（特别是临终阶段）护理所产生的影响。
- 时代变革下的生命伦理： 探索人工智能、大数据、生物数据库及医学教育发展，对全球生命伦理未来所带来的意义与挑战。
活动简介 在全球秩序急速变化的时代，本国际研讨会围绕人工智能、大数据、基因组学及机械人等先进科技对健康、医疗实践的深远影响展开讨论，并透过多场主题交流，深入探讨全球生命伦理的教育、实践及研究方向。 来自世界各地的权威讲者将分享如何将亚洲观点融入以西方为主的生命伦理讨论，促进多元文化的互动交流，共同响应当前的全球性议题。期望藉此融汇东西方伦理传统，建构兼具包容性与前瞻性的全球生命伦理框架。 同时，本活动亦标志两所合办单位──哈佛医学院生命伦理学中心(Harvard Medical School Center for Bioethics)及香港中文大学生命伦理学中心──成立十周年的重要里程碑。 | ||
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2025年6月28日（星期六）
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Connecting Voices. Bridging Perspectives. Expanding Horizons.
On Saturday, 28 June 2025, the hall of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) was energized by scholars, professionals, and students from across the globe. They gathered for the Harvard–CUHK Joint International Symposium on Global Bioethics: Engaging Asian and Western Perspectives—a landmark event co-hosted by the Harvard Medical School (HMS) Center for Bioethics and CUHK Centre for Bioethics. This symposium also marked the 10th anniversary of both centers, celebrating a decade of advancing bioethical dialogue across disciplines and cultures.
A Collaborative Beginning
The symposium commenced with a warm welcome address from Professor Mai-har SHAM, Pro-Vice-Chancellor/Vice-President (Research) of CUHK, followed by opening remarks from Dr. Rebecca Weintraub BRENDEL, Director of the HMS Center for Bioethics, and Professor Roger Yat-nork CHUNG, Co-Director of CUHK Centre for Bioethics. Their words set a collaborative tone and a shared sense of purpose.
A highlight of the morning was the signing of the Certificate of Cooperation by Dr. BRENDEL and the CUHK Centre for Bioethics Co-Directors, Professor CHUNG and Dr. Ann Sin Nga LAU. This significant milestone affirmed both centers’ commitment to advancing academic exchange and joint initiatives in bioethics education and research. This collaboration paves the way for new opportunities and deeper engagement in global bioethics.
Symposium Highlights
Throughout the day, participants engaged in thought-provoking panels and spirited discussions exploring the intersections of bioethics in research, practice, and education. Diverse perspectives from North America, Asia, and beyond brought fresh energy and insight, embodying the symposium’s mission to bridge Asian and Western approaches in bioethics.
Event Recaps
Delve into featured highlights and key takeaways from the symposium and panel discussions—capturing the essence of the event.
Photo Gallery
Experience the spirit of the symposium through a curated gallery of candid and memorable moments.
Explore Further
Programme Rundown — View the full schedule of sessions and activities
Speaker Profiles — Learn more about our distinguished contributors
Video recordings of symposium sessions will be available soon—stay tuned!
Beyond the Symposium
The Harvard–CUHK Joint International Symposium on Global Bioethics was just one highlight of the HMS Center for Bioethics’ trip to Asia, which included visits to Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Indonesia, together with its Master of Science in Bioethics alumni. We invite you to hover and tap on each image below to discover more about their journey.
Dinner Forum on humanizing humans in Indonesian Healthcare System (Yogyakarta, Indonesia)
RecapLooking Forward
As we reflect on a day filled with inspiration and connection, we look ahead to a future of continued partnership and innovation. The symposium celebrated not just a decade of achievement, but also the bold beginning of ongoing dialogue and collaboration—at the dynamic crossroads of ethics, culture, and healthcare. Together, we are committed to advancing global bioethics and building a more ethical, inclusive future.
With exciting initiatives and new opportunities on the horizon, our collaboration with HMS Center for Bioethics continues to flourish. Stay connected with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for the latest news and events.
Event Co-organizers
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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 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 medical 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. |
