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Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics @bermaninstitute.bsky.social · 3h

With Christa Pike Unconscious, Another Execution Attempt Is in Doubt. Her condition also underscores legal & medical complexities that lie ahead for Ms. Pike, her lawyers, doctors & nurses treating her, & her loved ones. w comments from @jeffkahnbioethics.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2026/10/02/u...

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With Christa Pike Unconscious, Another Execution Attempt Is in Doubt

Her condition raises questions about whether Tennessee could attempt to execute her again if she is incapable of understanding what is happening.

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Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics @bermaninstitute.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Register now for the 2026 Henrietta Lacks Memorial Lecture - Keynote speaker @jeffkahnbioethics.bsky.social will explore Henrietta Lacks' story, the history of bioethics, and what it means for the future of ethical research. Link for more information & free registration. hub.jhu.edu/announcement...

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The 16th annual Henrietta Lacks Memorial Lecture honors the enduring legacy of Mrs. Lacks and her impact on science, ethics, and community health

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Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics @bermaninstitute.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

What happens when patients need answers, but the evidence doesn't exist? playing god? podcast explores the ethical consequences of excluding pregnant women from medical research & the difficult decisions patients & physicians face when evidence is limited. Listen Now: bioethics.jhu.edu/playing-god

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Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics @bermaninstitute.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

GLP-1 drugs are changing healthcare—and raising new questions about health, choice, and responsibility. Should you take them if you're eligible? What factors should shape that decision? Listen now to the new playing god? episode: “A Shot at Weight Loss: Should I Take It?” bioethics.jhu.edu/pgs2e5

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Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics @bermaninstitute.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

playing god? podcast explores the ethical questions shaping medicine, science, and public health through conversations with researchers, clinicians, patients, and policymakers. It is hosted by Lauren Arora Hutchinson; executive producers are @amastroi.bsky.social & @jeffkahnbioethics.bsky.social

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Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics @bermaninstitute.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

“playing god?” explores the ethical questions shaping medicine, science, and public health through conversations with researchers, clinicians, patients, and policymakers. It is hosted by Lauren Arora Hutchinson; executive producers are @amastroi.bsky.social & @jeffkahnbioethics.bsky.social

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Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics @bermaninstitute.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

The @jhu.edu announces funding for Washington, DC-based projects and research: The Nexus Awards Program supports a diverse range of programming, research, and teaching activities at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center | Hub hub.jhu.edu/2026/05/29/j...

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Johns Hopkins announces funding for Washington, D.C.-based projects and research

The Nexus Awards Program supports a diverse range of programming, research, and teaching activities at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center

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Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics @bermaninstitute.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

An overflow crowd at the Center for Brooklyn History last night for 'Life, Death & Bioethics' - an event celebrating the launch of Season 2 of playing god? podcast featuring @jeffkahnbioethics.bsky.social, @amastroi.bsky.social & Lauren Arora Hutchinson. Listen now: bioethics.jhu.edu/research-and...

(left to right) Anna Mastroianni, Lauren Arora Hutchinson, and Jeffrey Kahn seated in chairs on stage discussing the launch of the second season of playing god? a bioethics podcase at an event entitled 'Life, Death & Bioethics' at the Center for Brooklyn History in the evening of May 21.

Photo of the audience at the launch event for the second season of playing god? a bioethics podcase at an event entitled 'Life, Death & Bioethics' at the Center for Brooklyn History in the evening of May 21. To the right, Jeffrey Kahn is visible on stage.

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Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics @bermaninstitute.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Berman Institute #Bioethics Bulletin - This Week - Vaccine Panel Conflicts of Interest, Xenotransplantation, Collateral Damage in Federal Workforce Cuts, Opt Out Organ Donation, AI 'Reanimations', Void and Illegal Grant Terminations, + More mailchi.mp/jhu/bioethic...

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Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics @bermaninstitute.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Untapped Potential? Representativeness in Pragmatic Clinical Trials | Research, Methods, Statistics - By Caleigh Propes, Kayla Mehl, & Stephanie R. Morain | JAMA jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

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Representativeness in Pragmatic Clinical Trials

This JAMA Viewpoint explores the potential of pragmatic clinical trials to improve demographic representativeness and health equity in clinical research.

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