https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents.html Dalhousie RSS Events, By Category and Date: Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:35:12 GMT 2026-03-29T10:35:12Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2023/02/24/on_what_basis_did_health_canada_approve_oxycontin_in_1996__a_retrospective_analysis_of_regulatory_data.html Matthew Herder and colleagues critically analyze the basis upon which Health Canada approved OxyContin. In Print Fri, 24 Feb 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2023/02/24/on_what_basis_did_health_canada_approve_oxycontin_in_1996__a_retrospective_analysis_of_regulatory_data.html nte 2023-02-24T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2023/02/20/matthew_herder_resigns_from_patented_medicine_prices_review_board.html In this posted letter, Matthew Herder explains his reasons for resigning from the Patented Prices Review Board on Mon. 20 Feb 2023. In Action Fri, 24 Feb 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2023/02/20/matthew_herder_resigns_from_patented_medicine_prices_review_board.html nte 2023-02-24T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2023/02/24/permissive_regulation__a_critical_review_of_the_regulatory_history_of_buprenorphine_formulations_in_canada.html Matthew Herder and colleagues critically review the regulatory history of buprenorphine formulations in Canada. In Print Fri, 24 Feb 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2023/02/24/permissive_regulation__a_critical_review_of_the_regulatory_history_of_buprenorphine_formulations_in_canada.html nte 2023-02-24T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2023/02/24/fair_pricing_of__old__orphan_drugs__considerations_for_canada_s_orphan_drug_policy.html Matthew Herder and colleagues publish on the topic of fair pricing and Canada's orphan drug policy. In Print Thu, 23 Feb 2023 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2023/02/24/fair_pricing_of__old__orphan_drugs__considerations_for_canada_s_orphan_drug_policy.html nte 2023-02-23T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2022/10/03/podcast_or_perish__episode_040__fran_oise_baylis.html Françoise Baylis is interviewed by "Podcast or Perish" host Cameron Graham about her work generally, and on the ethics of gene editing specifically. In Action Mon, 03 Oct 2022 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2022/10/03/podcast_or_perish__episode_040__fran_oise_baylis.html nte 2022-10-03T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2022/09/06/bioethicist_fran_oise_baylis_asks_why_humans_think__they_can_just_take_everything_.html IDEAS speaks to world-leading bioethicist Françoise Baylis, a recent winner of the 2022 Canada Council Killam Prize for her influential work. In Action Tue, 06 Sep 2022 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2022/09/06/bioethicist_fran_oise_baylis_asks_why_humans_think__they_can_just_take_everything_.html nte 2022-09-06T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2022/07/28/killam_prize_winners_discuss_research_in_canada.html PHRI’s Executive Director Salim Yusuf joins his fellow 2022 Killam Prize winners (Françoise Baylis, Jeff Dahn, Carl E. James) in a panel discussion about research in Canada. In Action Thu, 28 Jul 2022 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2022/07/28/killam_prize_winners_discuss_research_in_canada.html nte 2022-07-28T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2022/03/15/world_renowned_dalhousie_bioethicist_and_battery_pioneer_win_prestigious_killam_prize.html Françoise Baylis and Jeff Dahn—Two of Dalhousie’s leading researchers are being honoured with the $100,000 Killam Prize, winning two of the five prestigious awards granted annually by the Killam Trusts. In Action Tue, 15 Mar 2022 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2022/03/15/world_renowned_dalhousie_bioethicist_and_battery_pioneer_win_prestigious_killam_prize.html nte 2022-03-15T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2022/03/15/2022_killam_prize_winner.html Françoise Baylis is a philosopher with an international reputation for her work in applied ethics at the intersection of theory and practice. In Action Tue, 15 Mar 2022 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2022/03/15/2022_killam_prize_winner.html nte 2022-03-15T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2022/01/16/what_is_it_going_to_take_to_end_the_pandemic_.html Françoise Baylis answers callers' questions on the topic of how to end the pandemic. In Action Sun, 16 Jan 2022 16:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2022/01/16/what_is_it_going_to_take_to_end_the_pandemic_.html nte 2022-01-16T16:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2021/11/03/crispr_cas9_and_the_theo_ethics_of_gene_editing.html Françoise Baylis joins a panel-guided ethical and theological dialogue about how gene-editing technology (esp. CRISPR) is challenging our understanding of what it means to be human, and how humans act as stewards of God’s creation. In Action Wed, 03 Nov 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2021/11/03/crispr_cas9_and_the_theo_ethics_of_gene_editing.html nte 2021-11-03T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2021/10/28/dal_bioethicist_named_to_committee_that_will_shape_global_summit_and_discussion_on_human_genome_editing.html Article reports on Françoise Baylis being named to an international, multidisciplinary committee tasked to plan the Third International Summit on Human Genome Editing (07-09 Mar 2022, The Francis Crick Institute, London UK). In Action Thu, 28 Oct 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2021/10/28/dal_bioethicist_named_to_committee_that_will_shape_global_summit_and_discussion_on_human_genome_editing.html nte 2021-10-28T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2021/10/14/international_science_council_board.html Françoise Baylis elected to new Governing Board tasked to provide scientific and strategic leadership to the International Science Council. In Action Thu, 14 Oct 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2021/10/14/international_science_council_board.html nte 2021-10-14T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2021/10/11/heritable_human_genome_editing__who_decides__science_or_society_.html Françoise Baylis publishes a blog on ethical issues regarding heritable human genome editing. In Print Mon, 11 Oct 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2021/10/11/heritable_human_genome_editing__who_decides__science_or_society_.html nte 2021-10-11T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2021/09/17/proof_of_vaccination_vaccine_passport_town_hall.html Françoise Baylis joins other panelists for a vaccine passport (recorded) town hall organized by the Health Association of African Canadians. In Action Fri, 17 Sep 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2021/09/17/proof_of_vaccination_vaccine_passport_town_hall.html nte 2021-09-17T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2021/08/24/why_cities_like_boston_shouldn_t_follow_new_york_s_lead_on_vaccination_passports.html Françoise Baylis, Seema Mohapatra, and Natalie Kofler discuss concerns about the scientific, ethical, and practical risks associated with the broad use of COVID-19 vaccine credential programs, including racial discrimination and inequity at the hands of others. In Print Tue, 24 Aug 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2021/08/24/why_cities_like_boston_shouldn_t_follow_new_york_s_lead_on_vaccination_passports.html nte 2021-08-24T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2021/08/23/optimizing_the_data_available_via_health_canada_s_clinical_information_portal.html Matthew Herder, Alexander C. Egilman, and Joseph S. Ross discuss Health Canada's release of clinical information, how use of the data to date appears low and why increased use of these data could be invaluable. In Print Mon, 23 Aug 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2021/08/23/optimizing_the_data_available_via_health_canada_s_clinical_information_portal.html nte 2021-08-23T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2021/07/12/who_issues_new_recommendations_on_human_genome_editing_for_the_advancement_of_public_health.html Françoise Baylis joins (recorded) panel discussion with other colleagues from the WHO Expert Advisory Committee on Developing Global Standards for Governance and Oversight of Human Genome Editing. In Action Mon, 12 Jul 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2021/07/12/who_issues_new_recommendations_on_human_genome_editing_for_the_advancement_of_public_health.html nte 2021-07-12T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2021/07/12/human_genome_editing__a_framework_for_governance.html Françoise Baylis with colleagues from a WHO Expert Advisory Committee publish a global report for governance and oversight of human genome editing. In Print Mon, 12 Jul 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2021/07/12/human_genome_editing__a_framework_for_governance.html nte 2021-07-12T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2021/07/12/human_genome_editing__recommendations.html Françoise Baylis and colleagues from a WHO Expert Advisory Committee publish recommendations on human genome editing. In Print Mon, 12 Jul 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2021/07/12/human_genome_editing__recommendations.html nte 2021-07-12T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2021/07/12/human_genome_editing__position_paper.html Françoise Baylis and colleagues from a WHO Expert Advisory Committee publish a position paper on human genome editing. In Print Mon, 12 Jul 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2021/07/12/human_genome_editing__position_paper.html nte 2021-07-12T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2021/06/15/covid_19_vaccines_online_round_table.html Françoise Baylis moderates round-table discussion. Register for event with Halifax Public Library, online (15 Jun 2021, 6:00PM - 7:30PM). In Action Tue, 15 Jun 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2021/06/15/covid_19_vaccines_online_round_table.html nte 2021-06-15T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2021/06/07/human_embryo_research_beyond_14_days__international_perspectives.html Françoise Baylis and Sheetal Soni argue against reasons of expediency which would change the 14-day rule for research with human embryos. In Print Mon, 07 Jun 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2021/06/07/human_embryo_research_beyond_14_days__international_perspectives.html nte 2021-06-07T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2021/05/01/cbc_radio_s_the_house__should_canada_issue_vaccine_passports_.html Françoise Baylis debates Anna Banerji on the topic of vaccine passports. Hosted by Chris Hall from CBC Radio program, The House. In Action Sat, 01 May 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2021/05/01/cbc_radio_s_the_house__should_canada_issue_vaccine_passports_.html nte 2021-05-01T15:00:00Z https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2021/04/28/vaccine_passports_are_rife_with_issues.html Françoise Baylis is interviewed by Jim Vibert on the issues related to vaccine passports (SaltWire.com). In Action Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:00:00 GMT https://www.dal.ca/sites/noveltechethics/news-events/PastEvents/2021/04/28/vaccine_passports_are_rife_with_issues.html nte 2021-04-28T15:00:00Z