Splash Biography

Should we let robots do surgery? Is it okay to test prescription drugs on animals? Should we let parents use CRISPR technology to alter their baby’s DNA? There’s no clear answer, but this exploratory course can help! We will tackle major ethical issues in the bioengineering and medical fields, often bringing in examples from media, like “Grey's Anatomy” or “Gattaca.” After an introduction to the four pillars of bioethics, students will be able to engage in open discussions about a variety of bioethical topics ranging from biotechnology to clinical bioethics. Through this, we will help them hone their problem-solving and analytical skills.