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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…
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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.
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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.   
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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…
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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.
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What are the medical ethics behind disclosing a president's health information?

Clinical Ethicist Joel Wu, JD, MPH, MA, HEC-C weighs in.
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Mask skeptic lawmaker takes on side gig overseeing drug company trial

Leigh Turner, PhD is quoted. 
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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.
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As COVID-19 Vaccine Trials Move At Warp Speed, Recruiting Black Volunteers Takes Time

Rachel Hardeman, PhD, MPH is quoted.