Past News and Events

S+T Salon Online Flyer for Bioethics and Human Flourishing
January 14, 2025, 2:30pm

Tuesday, Jan. 14, Drs. Amy Hinterberger, Tim Brown, & Susan Trinidad will speak at the UW’s Society + Technology Salon Series on Genetics and Bioethics.

S+T Salon | Online | Genetic Technologies, Technologies of Genetics Flyer
January 13, 2025, 12:30pm

The Department of Bioethics and Humanities' Dr. Malia Fullerton, along with four other presenters from across University of Washington, will kick off UW’s Society + Technology Salon Series on Monday, January 13, with a free online discussion exploring genetic technologies and technologies of genetics through anthropological, cultural, and philosophical lenses. This event will delve into topics like biostatistics, risk analysis, and more.

January 10, 2025, 9:00am

We’re thrilled to announce that Amy Hinterberger, PhD, from the Department of Bioethics and Humanities, will give a lightning talk highlighting the department’s work on technology and healthcare ethics for the Society + Technology at UW Inaugural Convening today, Friday, January 10th! 

January 6, 2025, 8:15pm

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of James Kirkpatrick, M.D., Professor of Medicine and Bioethics and Humanities in the University of Washington’s School of Medicine. He joined the Department of Medicine’s Cardiology Division in 2015 and served as an Ethics Consultant for the UW Ethics Consultation Service. The Department of Bioethics and Humanities appointed Dr.

December 16, 2024, 12:00pm

Don’t miss the next Indigenous Speaker Series (the Series) event!

Dr. Shawn Wilson will be presenting "An Indigenous Grad Student Pep Talk" on December 16th at 12 PM PST. The Series evolved from our Adjunct Professor, and UW Tacoma Professor, Dr. Michelle Montgomery's Indigenous Knowledge and Community Conversations.