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13th Annual International Conference
Neuroethics: The New Frontier
July 13–15, 2006
On the campus of Trinity International University
Deerfield, Illinois
Conference Summary:
A major
international conference providing participants with the latest
information on where the emerging field of neuroscience is headed. Plan to attend not only to get the latest updates
on key developments in biotechnology but also to receive very practical
information on the ways that various technologies are changing the practice
of health care and the lives of patients—and the current and emerging
ethical challenges that must be faced in the process.
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Location: Best
Transportation Methods: Train: Amtrak
to Chicago Bus: Greyhound
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Who Should Attend?
Physicians, Nurses, Physician Assistants, Lawyers, Chaplains,
Clergy, Public Policymakers, Educators, Media Professionals,
Students, and anyone interested in bioethical challenges.
Featuring:
Plenary Speakers
Paper Presentations
Informal Networking
Topical Discussion Groups
Bioethics Movie Discussion
Housing:
Pre-Conference Bioethics Institutes:
Taught by over a dozen leading Christian figures in bioethics. Each
Institute includes the July 13–15, 2006 conference. Academic and Continuing
Education credit available.
Week-long Institutes (July 10–15, 2006):
· Intensive Bioethics [24 CME Credits]: A thorough orientation to the field of bioethics, comparing Christian and non-Christian perspectives.
· Advanced Bioethics Institute [24 CME Credits]: Considers in greater depth various approaches to bioethics, with special reference to end-of-life issues.
· Body, Soul, Mind, Spirit [10 CME Credits]: Introduces the essential theological and philosophical foundations for personhood.
Wrap-Around Conference
(July 13–15, 2006):
A Wrap-Around Conference Course can be taken in addition to an Institute.
Graduate-level (2 or 3 semester hours) and undergraduate-level (3 semester
hours) wrap-around courses provide an additional academic perspective on the
conference. Dennis Hollinger, Ph.D. (graduate level) and Joyce Shelton,
Ph.D. (undergraduate level) will lead the courses.
Courses include additional class meetings in conjunction with the
conference, but the bulk of the content will be the conference itself.
Readings prior to the conference and a project following will be required.
Undergrad/Pre-Med Bioethics Institute (July 12–15, 2006):
An
orientation to bioethics for those considering careers in ethics,
medicine, or health care.
Post-Conference Bioethics Seminars (July 17–19, 2006):
Taught by world-class leaders in bioethics. Academic and Continuing Education credit available.
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Neurological Challenges: Shepherding Individuals and Families:
Provides
an overview of the unique needs of those with neurological challenges
and their families as well as guides in building a framework to more
effectively shepherd this population and their caregivers.
(A copy of the syllabus will soon be available for download.)
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What If?
Neuroethics in Film and Fiction:
Surveys important neuroethical themes presented in fiction in order to
identify key ethical issues and explore possible responses from within a
Christian worldview.
(A copy of the syllabus will soon be available for download.)
To register or for more information, contact The Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity: +1-888-246-3844
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