Reproductive Ethics Conference

Hosted by the Institute for Bioethics & Health Humanities at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), the Reproductive Ethics Conference is an annual, interdisciplinary gathering focused on exploring the ethical, legal, social, and cultural dimensions of reproductive health. The field of reproductive ethics is shaped by ongoing advances in medical technology, shifting cultural norms, political and ideological divisions, and theological perspectives—factors that continue to raise complex and often controversial questions. This conference provides a forum for rigorous and respectful dialogue on a wide range of issues in reproductive ethics. We welcome participants from all professional backgrounds to foster a rich and collaborative discussion.

Reproductive Ethics Conference

Ninth Annual Conference Thursday-Friday, January 9-10, 2025
To be held in person in Galveston

Institute for Bioethics and Health Humanities,
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas

Send abstracts and questions to reproethics@utmb.edu

The goal of this conference is to explore the range of topics addressed in reproductive ethics. We welcome individuals from all professional fields to create a rich and robust discussion.

We are seeking abstracts for individual presentations, 3-4 person panels, and posters. Please limit abstracts to 250 words for presentations and posters and 500 words for panels.

Abstracts should be sent to repro.ethics@utmb.edu by August 1, 2024. Submissions will receive a response by September 30.

Conference Schedule  Registration 

Conference Hotel Travel Information
  • Hotel Reservations Due by December 31, 2024.
  • (409) 744-1500
  • Please call and mention our event for our conference room rate
  • Our room rate is for Wednesday-Friday nights
  • Hotel Check in begins at 4pm each day and check out is at 11am
Visiting Galveston
Car service information
William P. Hobby (HOU) Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Keynote Speakers

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Louise P. King, MD, JD
Harvard Medical School

James Jennifer headshot

Jennifer James, PhD, MSW, MSSP
University of California, San Francisco

Visit the conference website to learn more

Event Information

Reproductive Ethics Conference
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Conference Organizer

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Lisa Campo-Engelstein, PhD

Director and Chair, Bioethics and Health Humanities, UTMB
licampoe@utmb.edu

Collaborators

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Paul Burcher, MD, PhD

WellSpan Health

Claire Horner headshot

Claire Horner, JD, MA

Baylor College of Medicine Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy

General Requests: (409) 772-1128
Applicants: (409) 747-7584