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U of M researchers elaborate on their study of ‘less-lethal’ weapons’ use in crowd control
A peer-reviewed study of injuries sustained by participants and bystanders in last spring’s protests following George Floyd’s killing by Minneapolis police has drawn widespread media attention. Clinical Ethicist Joel Wu, JD, MPH, MA, HEC-C…
For those with underlying health conditions, getting a COVID vaccine remains elusive
As Minnesota receives more shots and expands vaccine access, many people with underlying health conditions that may put them at higher risk of getting a severe case of COVID-19 are wondering when it will be their turn to get one of these…
Can a common antidepressant help in the fight against COVID-19?
A psychiatrist recently saw research suggesting that an antidepressant called fluvoxamine was useful in treating sepsis. Might fluvoxamine also be effective in treating COVID-19? Leigh Turner, PhD comments on necessity of clinical trials…
Coercive Interventions in Pregnancy: Law and Ethics
The Journal of Health Care Law and Policy recently published a co-authored article by director Debra DeBruin, PhD, an expert in social justice, gender equity, public health policy, and vulnerability in research. The paper, "Coercive…
Editorial Counterpoint: Speed should not overrun ethics in vaccine rollout
In response to the Star Tribune's Editorial "Minnesota puts the heat on vaccine providers", the Center for Bioethics' pandemic ethics expert Debra DeBruin, PhD wrote:
Biden’s ambitious COVID plan: what scientists think
Rachel Hardeman, PhD, MPH was one of many researchers who weighed in on Biden's task of increasing America's access to healthcare
COVID racial disparities worse than thought
Minnesotans of color are found to be dying from COVID about two and half times more than white Minnesotans. Rachel Hardeman, PhD, MPH comments on how COVID has exacerbated racial injustice in health care.
The U.S. Is Changing How States Will Get COVID-19 Vaccines
Joel Wu, JD, MPH, MA, HEC-C, Clinical Ethics Adjunct professor comments on compromising utility and fairness in vaccine allocation.
Dr. Jennifer Needle Accepted into Cambia Health Foundation's 2020 Sojourns Leadership Program
Congratulations to our core faculty member, Jennifer Needle, MD, MA, for being accepted into Cambia Health Foundation's 2020 Sojourns Leadership Program!
Study: 'Less lethal' weapons used by police during George Floyd protests 'not appropriate,' caused significant injuries
Rachel Hardeman, PhD, MPH is quoted. Joel Wu, JD, MPH, MA, HEC-C co-authored research on the impact of less-lethal weapons used during George Floyd protests.