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The Ethics of Vaccine Distribution
"The work that the Center for Bioethics is doing on COVID-19 is an extension of work that we have done for a long time." The Office of Academic Clinical Affairs (OACA) interviewed Debra DeBruin, PhD, Interim Director, on her expertise in…
As COVID-19 vaccines roll out, researchers still seek diverse pool for clinical trials
Rachel Hardeman, PhD, MPH comments on recruiting diverse populations for vaccine clinical trials.
How the government decides who should get vaccinated first
Joel Wu, JD, MPH, MA, HEC-C discusses the bioethics involved behind the decisions around vaccine allocation in a pandemic.
CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices votes on who is in Phase 1a of COVID-19 vaccine rollout
With a 13-1 vote, the CDC committee authorized healthcare workers and residents of long-term care facilities as the first populations to receive the COVID-19 vaccine once it is approved and ready for distribution. Clinical Ethicist Joel Wu…
Joe Biden's COVID plan is taking shape - and researchers approve
The Biden-Harris Administration put together their COVID-19 advisory board. Rachel Hardeman, PhD, MPH weighs in on the plan.
What are the medical ethics behind disclosing a president's health information?
Clinical Ethicist Joel Wu, JD, MPH, MA, HEC-C weighs in.
Web Of 'Wellness' Doctors Promote Injections Of Unproven Coronavirus Treatment
Leigh Turner, PhD is quoted.
Mask skeptic lawmaker takes on side gig overseeing drug company trial
Leigh Turner, PhD is quoted.
COVID widens racial gap in Minnesota's health care system
Black Americans have about twice the risk as whites of developing a medical problem called peripheral artery disease, in which blood vessels in the legs become narrowed or blocked off.
As COVID-19 Vaccine Trials Move At Warp Speed, Recruiting Black Volunteers Takes Time
Rachel Hardeman, PhD, MPH is quoted.