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The West African Bioethics website has just been relaunched and has news, reports, discussion forms and details of online and in-person training in bioethics.

The Department of Social Science, Health & Medicine and the Centre of Medical Law and Ethics, both at King’s College London, are launching a new and highly innovative Master’s programme in bioethics.

First intake of students in September 2013.

MA BIOETHICS & SOCIETY

A UNIQUE INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
Introduces students to key concepts, theories and findings from philosophy, social science and the law
Enables students to apply this knowledge to the analysis of ethical dilemmas in contemporary medicine, bioscience and health policy
Fosters understanding of the societal, cultural and historical aspects of these complex dilemmas (with a particular regional focus on Asia and South America)
Offers a balanced introduction to the latest bioethical controversies and methods, as well as reflection upon the role of bioethics in societal discourse and health policy
Explores the implications of an increasingly globalized world of health and health policy
Equips students with the research skills necessary for engaging in current ethical and social debates surrounding health

A VIBRANT ACADEMIC COMMUNITY IN LONDON

Taught jointly from two leading institutions in the field
Attracts national and international students with diverse disciplinary backgrounds anda wealth of relevant experience
Linked to an exciting programme of seminars with world-renowned visiting speakers
Close links with the worlds of health policy and biomedical research
Opportunities for contact with internationally leading clinicians, scientists and scholars at King’s
Allows study of a wide range of specialist options
Offers skilled supervision to develop competence in the design and execution of a specific research project

For more information, please go to http://www.kcl.ac.uk/prospectus/graduate/bioethics-and-society

The Consortium of Universities for Global Health's Fourth Annual Meeting will bring together 1,500 committed leaders, professionals, educators, and students from diverse fields of study including engineering, business, law, policy, chemistry, biology, communications, nursing, public health, medicine, oral health, and environmental studies to explore, discuss, and critically assess the global health landscape. Join us to teach and learn, network and build collaborations, and seek and create opportunities together with your peers and colleagues from around the world. For more information visit: http://2013globalhealth.org/

Dates & Venue
Join us March 14 - 16, 2013 in Washington D.C., at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel. Reserve a guest room at special rates established for conference participants. Lodging: http://2013globalhealth.org/lodging/

Discounted Registration

There are 2 discount periods for this event, and the first one ends November 15, 2012 (extended from October 31). Don't miss the opportunity to register at the extra low rates. Registration: http://2013globalhealth.org/registration/

Abstract Submissions
Submissions for abstract presentations (oral and poster) are accepted through November 15, 2012. Abstracts addressing all global health issues are welcome. Topics that are interdisciplinary in nature, or illustrate multidisciplinary approaches to global health are especially encouraged.

For guidelines and the submission form: Abstract Submissions: http://2013globalhealth.org/abstracts/