The Department of Bioethics & Health Humanities is an interdisciplinary research and teaching program rooted in philosophy, literature, religion, history, bioethics, law, and the social sciences. We seek to illuminate value questions in healthcare settings, elicit meaning from illness, and cultivate critical intelligence that probes the making, meaning, and authority of diverse knowledges. This broad-gauged inquiry provides the foundation for the activities of the faculty in medical and graduate teaching, clinical and research ethics consultation, health policy analysis, community engagement, and multidisciplinary, collaborative research.
Our Mission
Interdisciplinary and collaborative moral inquiry, research, teaching, and professional service in healthcare
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Research Areas
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Clinical Ethics Research
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Research Ethics and Integrity
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Historical Perspectives of Health
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Public Health Studies
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Science and Technology Studies
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Feminist Studies
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Reproductive Justice
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Upcoming Events
National Public Health Week 2026
National Public Health Week is a time to recognize how public health improves daily life and to focus on practical steps that strengthen communities. UTMB SPPH will mark the week with panel discussions, a career mixer, a student symposium featuring Dr. Umair Shah as keynote speaker, and a community service day.
This page will be updated as details are finalized.
April 6–10, 2026
Apr 6 | Monday — Community Voices Panel 12:00–1:00 p.m. · A lunchtime panel conversation with Access Care of Coastal Texas (ACCT), with time for discussion and audience Q&A. |
Apr 7 | Tuesday — Career Mixer 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. · An informal mixer for students and attendees to connect with guests and learn more about career paths in public health and population health. |
Apr 8 | Wednesday — Public Health Symposium 1:00–4:30 p.m. · An afternoon symposium showcasing public health work through student poster presentations and a keynote address by Dr. Umair Shah. |
Apr 9 | Thursday — Ethics Panel 12:00–1:00 p.m. · A panel discussion focused on ethics in public health practice and research, with audience Q&A. |
Apr 10 | Friday — Service Day Details Coming Soon UTMB SPPH will coordinate a community service opportunity as part of NPHW. Time, location, and any sign-up instructions will be posted once confirmed. |
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