Biology

One of the largest centers of its kind in the world, the Berman Institute is the home for collaborative scholarship and teaching on medical and public health ethics at The Johns Hopkins University. The Institute also provides policy advice for government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and private sector organizations.

Using various methods of inquiry drawn from the biological, behavioral, and social sciences, the Institutes faculty help reveal complex moral challenges on the horizon, develop new frameworks for decision-making and ethical analysis, and work toward ethically acceptable alternatives in medical, scientific, and public health policy. The Institute also runs numerous academic training programs and fellowships to prepare the next generation of bioethics experts. Educational events are also held throughout the year to help elevate the public discourse on bioethics.