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Come work with us! The Department of Bioethics and Humanities at the University of Washington is recruiting a tenure-track Assistant Professor to join us in September 2027.

Our search focuses on the ethical, social, legal, policy and humanistic dimensions of AI and data-intensive technologies in science and medicine. We also welcome scholars working on other emerging biotechnologies, including genomics, reproductive and cellular technologies, and synthetic biology.

Faculty Spotlight! 

Our own Professor Denise Dudzinski was recently featured in the UW Medicine Newsroom and UW Today for her expert perspective on a proposed concept known as "death by organ donation." 

We are excited to announce and congratulate Professor Nancy Jecker, Ph.D. on being awarded a prestigious Spring 2027 Fellowship at the Bogliasco Center in Bogliasco, Italy! 

We are pleased to share that Dr. Timothy Brown, Assistant Professor in the Department of Bioethics & Humanities at the University of Washington, is featured in a recent UW Today story highlighting his article, "Every Neuroscience Lab Needs an Ethicist."

Just under a month left for our early-bird discount on registration fees for Summer Seminar in Healthcare Ethics! Get your discount while you can and save $$$

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Registration is now open for the 2026 Summer Seminar in Healthcare Ethics.

The University of Washington Department of Bioethics & Humanities is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 2026 Summer Seminar in Healthcare Ethics, a 3.5-day virtual program designed to explore ethical challenges in clinical care.

Applications due June 5, 2026! Apply now: Wylie Burke Endowed Scholarship – Fill out form

We are delighted to announce that Noa Brazg, PhD, MSW, MPH has been appointed as an Assistant Teaching Professor in the University of Washington School of Medicine’s Department of Bioethics and Humanities. 

We’re proud to announce that Denise M.

It is with deep sadness that the Department of Bioethics & Humanities at the University of Washington acknowledges the passing of our colleague Dr. James C. Whorton, Emeritus Faculty Member. Dr. Whorton was a cherished and respected member of our community whose work and collegial spirit left a lasting impression on the department.