Entries from November 2008

November 27, 2008

Remembering Dr. Jay Katz

Many of you may already have learned of the recent death of Dr. Jay Katz. For those who were not aware, here is a link to the PRIM&R website which contains several memorial tributes.

It is difficult to put into words the impact that Katz had on the field of bioethics generally, and research ethics [...]

November 7, 2008

Bioethics for Breakfast: Experimental Medicine and the FDA

Who should have the final say regarding access to experimental medicines: the doctor, the patient or the FDA? This question was addressed on October 24th at a well-attended Bioethics for Breakfast session on Access to Experimental Treatments and the Indiana Courts. Rafat Abonour, MD, Director of the IU Simon Cancer Center Adult Clinical Research Office [...]