Institute of Clinical Bioethics Blog
Summary of Events On January 28th, The Institute of Clinical Bioethics held the first Bioethics Discussion Group of the semester, where undergraduate fellows and medical students engaged in meaningful conversations about the ethics of organ procurement. The discussion was guided by Fr. Peter Clark and ICB bioethics intern Fredy Abboud. Medical students Jeremy Muhr, Isabella …
Students form the Just Healthcare in Developing Nations traveled to San José, Costa Rica for a week, to study healthcare beyond the classroom and see a universal system in practice. Through a health promoter clinic in La Carpio, they encountered both the promise of access and the realities of persistent barriers of many Nicaraguan refugees. …
Between November 7th and 10th, Andren Chen (Biology, 26’), Fredy Abboud (Biology, 25’), Enoch Liu (Mathematics, 28’) and Amanda McMillen (Chemistry, 28’) had the honor of presenting two posters, the culmination of months-long worth of research at the ICB’s Health Promoters, at the 2025 American Heart Association’s National Convention (Scientific Sessions) in New Orleans, Louisiana. …
Ingrid Mejia “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” – Muhammed Ali Winston Churchill once said, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” My husband and I, both first-generation immigrants, have lived experiences that embody this sentiment. Our …
This reflection features Associate Fellow Nicholas Morici and his mother, who frequently volunteer at the Assisi House. Their participation in the Therapeutic Horticultural Program offers a unique perspective on family involvement in service and highlights the meaningful connections formed through fellowship with the Sisters. Dana and Nicholas Morici As parents, we strive to give our …
This summer, EMT Fellows Ean Hudak, Rachel Vemula, Emma Anderson, and Shayne Ryan made the decision to share their experiences. The reality of working in suburban emergency medical services, reacting to crises during the opioid crisis, and working at the Kensington wound clinic are all shared in their perspectives. The stories put together light on …
Ean Hudak (Biomedical Sciences, ’26) In EMS, after a serious call, we often find ourselves reflecting on the patients who die in our care. A single day in the field can shift quickly—from treating a woman with a fracture to responding to a dead-on-arrival—reminding us that we never truly know what awaits, only that we …
Nouhad Khoury (Biology, ’26) The Therapeutic Horticulture Project has been a truly meaningful experience that has brought people together and fostered a sense of community. Working with plants in different structured activities has encouraged social connection and teamwork between the students and our patients. As one of the team members and leaders of this initiative, …
Santino Diana (Biology, Philosophy ’26) Through this project to produce menstrual underwear for women in rural El Salvador, I have had the opportunity to work with a community partner in Arcatao, El Salvador, FUDEM, along with fashion designers from various disciplines and well-known companies such as Johnson & Johnson. My team of undergraduate research fellows …
Over the summer, undergraduate fellows Artiom Butuc, Isabel Mejia, Anthony Gargani, and Enoch Liu from the Institute of Clinical Bioethics took on leadership responsibilities as coordinators of the Mobile Health Promoter Program, continuing their dedication to medical justice and service. These fellows helped underprivileged and migrating communities in New Jersey and Pennsylvania by offering vital …