https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents.html Dalhousie RSS Events, By Category and Date: - Cafes Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:18:09 GMT 2026-08-06T12:18:09Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2018/11/19/women_prisoners_and_the_right_to_health_care.html Martha Paynter facilitatres a discussion on women's health needs and right to health services in prisons. Cafes Mon, 19 Nov 2018 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2018/11/19/women_prisoners_and_the_right_to_health_care.html nte 2018-11-19T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2018/10/22/ancestry_tracing___can_genetics_tell_you_who_you_are_.html Françoise Baylis leads a Café Scientifique at The Nook espresso bar & lounge, 2118 Gottingen St., Halifax, NS (Mon. 29 Oct 2018, 7:00PM). Cafes Mon, 29 Oct 2018 22:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2018/10/22/ancestry_tracing___can_genetics_tell_you_who_you_are_.html nte 2018-10-29T22:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2018/03/19/choosing_down_syndrome__why_more_people_should_choose_to_have_children_with_down_syndrome.html Chris Kaposy leads a Café Scientifique based on his forthcoming book Choosing Down Syndrome (MIT Press). Mon. 19 Mar 2018 (7:00PM). Cafes Mon, 19 Mar 2018 22:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2018/03/19/choosing_down_syndrome__why_more_people_should_choose_to_have_children_with_down_syndrome.html nte 2018-03-19T22:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2017/11/27/_highs___lows___cannabis_use__genetics____mental_illness.html Timothy Krahn organizes a Café Scientifique involving an expert-led panel discussion on cannabis use, genetics & mental illness. Mon. 27 Nov 2017 (7:00PM-9:00PM). Cafes Mon, 27 Nov 2017 23:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2017/11/27/_highs___lows___cannabis_use__genetics____mental_illness.html nte 2017-11-27T23:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2017/10/19/why_medical_researchers_stay_silent_about_dangers_to_human_subjects.html A Café Scientifique led by Dr. Carl Elliott from the Center for Bioethics, University of Minnesota. Cafes Thu, 19 Oct 2017 22:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2017/10/19/why_medical_researchers_stay_silent_about_dangers_to_human_subjects.html nte 2017-10-19T22:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2017/01/23/_fixing__the_human_genome__promises___pitfalls.html A Café Scientifique concerning, "Human Gene Editing: What can we do, what should we do?" Just Us! Coffeehouse, 5896 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax NS. 23 Jan 2017 (19:30-21:30). Cafes Mon, 23 Jan 2017 23:30:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2017/01/23/_fixing__the_human_genome__promises___pitfalls.html nte 2017-01-23T23:30:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2014/05/13/should_your_tax_dollars_pay_for_ivf__cihr_cafe_scientifique.html A public panel discussion on the costs, risks and ethics of publicly funded infertility treatments. Cafes Tue, 13 May 2014 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2014/05/13/should_your_tax_dollars_pay_for_ivf__cihr_cafe_scientifique.html NTE 2014-05-13T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2014/04/16/genes___environment__children___youth_at_risk__caf___scientifique.html A public panel discussion on the treatment and prevention of mental health problems in youth and children. Cafes Wed, 16 Apr 2014 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2014/04/16/genes___environment__children___youth_at_risk__caf___scientifique.html NTE 2014-04-16T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2014/03/24/withdrawing_life_sustaining_care__cihr_cafe_scientifique.html A public panel and discussion: Making sense of disagreement among experts; Do patients and their families have the right to demand care? Cafes Mon, 24 Mar 2014 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2014/03/24/withdrawing_life_sustaining_care__cihr_cafe_scientifique.html NTE 2014-03-24T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2013/09/26/the_human_egg_trade__cihr_cafe_scientifique.html A public panel and discussion: The use of third-party eggs for IVF is making parenthood a new possibility for many, and creating a black market for human eggs in Canada. Cafes Thu, 26 Sep 2013 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2013/09/26/the_human_egg_trade__cihr_cafe_scientifique.html NTE 2013-09-26T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2013/05/07/out_of_the_lab__onto_the_web__cafe_scientifique.html Public panel and discussion about the role social media plays in medical research. Cafes Tue, 07 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2013/05/07/out_of_the_lab__onto_the_web__cafe_scientifique.html NTE 2013-05-07T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2013/03/21/the_future_of_down_syndrome_research__cihr_cafe_scientifique.html A public panel and discussion. What shoudl be the goals for scarce research dollars? Prevention and treatment vs. accommodation and assistance. Cafes Thu, 21 Mar 2013 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2013/03/21/the_future_of_down_syndrome_research__cihr_cafe_scientifique.html NTE 2013-03-21T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2013/01/29/the_human_egg_trade__cihr_cafe_scientifique.html Public panel and discussion on the use of third-party eggs for IVF and the creation of a black market for human eggs in Canada. Cafes Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2013/01/29/the_human_egg_trade__cihr_cafe_scientifique.html NTE 2013-01-29T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2012/03/29/neuroscience_meets_psychiatry__cihr_cafe_scientifique.html A public panel and discussion on the promise of new treatments. Cafes Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2012/03/29/neuroscience_meets_psychiatry__cihr_cafe_scientifique.html NTE 2012-03-29T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2012/02/28/the_rise_in_childhood_bipolar_behaviours__cihr_cafe_scientifique.html A public panel and discussion on the increasing numbers of children diagnosed with bipolar disorder, debate over causes and justification. Cafes Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2012/02/28/the_rise_in_childhood_bipolar_behaviours__cihr_cafe_scientifique.html NTE 2012-02-28T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2012/01/19/not_well_enough_alone___mental_illness___isolation__cihr_cafe_scientifique.html A public panel and discussion on how effective treatment of mental illness should include social dimensions of care. Cafes Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2012/01/19/not_well_enough_alone___mental_illness___isolation__cihr_cafe_scientifique.html NTE 2012-01-19T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2011/11/21/should_youth_hockey_be_safer__cihr_cafe_scientifique.html A public panel and discussion on treating & preventing concussion. Cafes Mon, 21 Nov 2011 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2011/11/21/should_youth_hockey_be_safer__cihr_cafe_scientifique.html NTE 2011-11-21T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2011/03/02/stories___facts__how_should_the_media_present_medical_science__cihr_cafe_scientifique.html A public panel and discussion on the role of the media, to present medical facts or medical stories? Cafes Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2011/03/02/stories___facts__how_should_the_media_present_medical_science__cihr_cafe_scientifique.html NTE 2011-03-02T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2010/12/01/too_much_information__public_health_planning___communication__cihr_cafe_scientifique.html A public panel and discussion on striking the balance between providing needed information and fear mongering. Cafes Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2010/12/01/too_much_information__public_health_planning___communication__cihr_cafe_scientifique.html NTE 2010-12-01T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2010/11/02/deep_brain_stimulation__from_parkinson_s_treatment_to_personality_enhancement__cihr_cafe_scientifique.html A public panel and discussion on when patients should be offered this novel, neurosurgical technology. Cafes Tue, 02 Nov 2010 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2010/11/02/deep_brain_stimulation__from_parkinson_s_treatment_to_personality_enhancement__cihr_cafe_scientifique.html NTE 2010-11-02T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2010/04/19/making_babies_one_at_a_time__when_two_is_a_crowd__cihr_cafe_scientifique.html A public panel and discussion about whether government should restrict embryo transfers in assisted human reproduction. Cafes Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2010/04/19/making_babies_one_at_a_time__when_two_is_a_crowd__cihr_cafe_scientifique.html NTE 2010-04-19T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2010/01/14/treating_alzheimer_s_disease__what_to_take__who_to_trust__cihr_cafe_scientifique.html A public panel and discussion about the growing marketplace for treatments for Alzheimer's in Canada. Cafes Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2010/01/14/treating_alzheimer_s_disease__what_to_take__who_to_trust__cihr_cafe_scientifique.html NTE 2010-01-14T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2009/02/16/autism__research_priorities_and_the_public_purse.html A public panel and discussion about conflicting approaches to autism research: those directed at prevention, treating or curing, and those directed at removing social barriers. Cafes Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2009/02/16/autism__research_priorities_and_the_public_purse.html NTE 2009-02-16T16:00:00Z