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 |
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| Visiting Galveston Car service information William P. Hobby (HOU) Airport George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) |
Keynote Speakers
![]() Louise P. King, MD, JD | ![]() Jennifer James, PhD, MSW, MSSP |
Event Information
Conference Collaborators:
Conference Organizer

Lisa Campo-Engelstein, PhD
Director and Chair, Bioethics and Health Humanities, UTMB
licampoe@utmb.edu
Collaborators

Paul Burcher, MD, PhD
WellSpan Health

Claire Horner, JD, MA
Baylor College of Medicine Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy