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Celebrating 40 Years

2022-11-22T20:02:19+00:00

The deVeber Institute for Bioethics and Social Research, originally known as the Human Life Research Institute, was founded in 1982 with a mission to research and publish studiesfor an informed social response to human life questions. Now, in our 40th year, we have a reputation for scrupulous academic integrity and working to fill [...]

Celebrating 40 Years2022-11-22T20:02:19+00:00

Opinion Piece: Why I Boycotted the Beijing Olympics

2022-03-18T12:22:00+00:00

China’s Uighurs and the Beijing Olympics: When Confronting Genocide is Inconvenient An opinion piece, submitted by a deVeber Institute research intern I boycotted the Beijing Olympics. I boycotted by refusing to watch the live coverage and the playbacks on websites such as YouTube. To some, this may seem extreme. I have [...]

Opinion Piece: Why I Boycotted the Beijing Olympics2022-03-18T12:22:00+00:00

March Lecture Series: Palliative Care and MAiD

2023-11-27T14:57:43+00:00

The deVeber Institute hosted a three-night lecture series in March 2022 on palliative care and MAiD featuring doctors, lawyers, and psychiatrists at the forefront of the conversation.  Recordings from each night can be viewed below.  Questions? Comments? Please contact us at bioethics@deveber.org Night One: Three Perspectives An analysis of dignity [...]

March Lecture Series: Palliative Care and MAiD2023-11-27T14:57:43+00:00

Perspectives Fall 2021

2021-11-25T15:28:58+00:00

The Fall 2021 issue of Perspectives is now available online. Click below to read the complete newsletter. If you would like to receive a physical copy, please email us at bioethics@deveber.org. The entire newsletter is available here.

Perspectives Fall 20212021-11-25T15:28:58+00:00

In Memory of Jean Echlin

2021-10-15T21:54:39+00:00

Jean Echlin was a pioneer in hospice palliative care. A distinguished public speaker, educator, and free-lance writer, Jean had many roles throughout her illustrious career, including serving as an esteemed Advisor with the deVeber Institute. Along with our Institute’s co-founder, the late Dr. Barrie deVeber, Jean worked on many important initiatives. Barrie [...]

In Memory of Jean Echlin2021-10-15T21:54:39+00:00

Women’s Health and Abortion

2021-05-07T12:31:37+00:00

The following are short, informative videos on women's health and abortion. They feature interviews with top doctors and women who have experienced abortion. For further information, please contact the deVeber Institute at bioethics@deveber.org. https://youtu.be/oWTsduAA6n8     https://youtu.be/HTnPWfUmwzM     https://youtu.be/tCbxx2gjGII    

Women’s Health and Abortion2021-05-07T12:31:37+00:00

We’re Hiring: Summer Research Associate

2021-05-06T12:55:12+00:00

The deVeber Institute is hiring for the position of Summer Research Associate.   The deVeber Institute will be conducting research on two projects: Palliative care access in Canada Updating research on Abortion and Informed Consent When applying, please indicate if you have a preferred project or expertise in either area of focus.   We are [...]

We’re Hiring: Summer Research Associate2021-05-06T12:55:12+00:00
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