Updates & Activities - Spring/Summer 2008

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Resources –

In June 2008 CBHD undertook a massive digital library project in which all of the Center’s audio and video resources will be converted into digital media and accessible online. The resources previously were available for purchase in either cassette, CD, or VHS formats. With the increasingly dated nature of these media formats, the Center staff initiated the conversion of these media into useful formats for years to come. During the conversion, we apologize that these resources will be unavailable. Check our website (www.cbhd.org) throughout the late fall for the deployment of these digital resources.

Working Groups –

The Center hosts three working groups led by our consultants in the areas of clinical ethics, biotech ethics, and neuroethics. Each of these groups is working to generate a variety of resources that include case studies published in a variety of journals, bibliographies and constructive works. Presently, the Center is seeking to develop a network of scientists and researchers committed to the core principles of Judeo-Christian Hippocratism in the scientific context to better engage the emerging technology conversations. Several informal and formal meetings are in the works, so if you are an individual fitting this description or know of someone else who does, please help us to get in contact with them by sending us a note at info@cbhd.org.

Various Conference Opportunities –

CBHD staff and friends often attend a variety of professional meetings and special conferences throughout the year. Some of these meetings include among others, ASBH, AAR, ETS, SCE, ASA, and AAAS. If you are a member of any of these organizations or others and attend their annual meetings, we are looking for informal ways in which we can network and utilize the potential to gather together during these events. If you will be attending these events and would like to network, please contact us at info@ cbhd.org to let us know of your interest.


Staff Activities:

Michael Sleasman, PhD

  • In June led a workshop entitled “Thinking through Technology” at the National Conference of the Christian Medical & Dental Associations. The audio and print version of this talk were included as part of The Bioethics Podcast available at www.cbhd.org/podcast.
  • In early October spoke in a special session at Lincoln Christian College and Seminary on “Bioengagement and the Church: A Survey of Resources and Strategies” as part of the Strauss Lecture events.

Hans Madueme, MD Research Analyst

  • Appointed Book Review Editor for Themelios.

Jessica Minor, MA 2007-2008 Research Intern

  • Matriculated in Duquesne University’s PHD/DHCE (Doctor of Healthcare Ethics) Program.

Jay P. AuWerter, MDiv Research Intern

  • Matriculated in Case Wetern Reserve University’s JD/MA (Bioethics) Program.

Fellows:

Sharon Falkenhemier, MD

  • Book Review, “Ethics & AIDS in Africa: The Challenge to Our Thinking,” Anton A. Van Niekerk and Lorette M. Kopelman, (Left Coast Press, Inc., Walnut Creek, CA: 2005) to be published in the upcoming Ethics & Medicine 24:3.
  • Presented a paper in May 2008, “A Historical Perspective on Medical Codes and Human Research Ethics,” at the 79th Aerospace Medical Association Scientific Meeting in Boston.

Agnetta Sutton, PhD

  • New book, Christian Bioethics: A Guide for the Perplexed. (T&T Clark, 2008).

Dennis Hollinger, PhD

  • Was named the sixth President of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and Professor of Christian Ethics.

Robert Cranston, MD

  • Appointed the Medical Director for Medical Subspecialties at Carle Clinic and Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.