Celebrating 40 Years
ZoeB2022-11-22T20:02:19+00:00The 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 [...]
March Lecture Series: Palliative Care and MAiD
ZoeB2023-11-27T14:57:43+00:00The 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 [...]
Perspectives Fall 2021
ZoeB2021-11-25T15:28:58+00:00The 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.
Women’s Health and Abortion
DeVeber Staff2021-05-07T12:31:37+00:00The 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
We’re Hiring: Summer Research Associate
DeVeber Staff2021-05-06T12:55:12+00:00The 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 [...]
Covid-19: Pregnant Mothers at High Risk
DeVeber Staff2021-04-22T16:18:40+00:00If you or a woman you know is pregnant, please share this crucial information. As stated in The Globe and Mail, "pregnant women who contract COVID-19 are at higher risk of having a severe case of the disease." In Ontario, pregnant mothers have been added to the list of at-risk populations and have priority [...]
WATCH NOW: Emergency Lecture Series Night One
DeVeber Staff2021-02-25T18:05:02+00:00The deVeber Institute hosted Night One of a two-day lecture series on Bill C-7 and Palliative Care on February 23, 2021. The Institute had the honour of being joined by three esteemed doctors: Dr. Leonie Herx, Dr. Ramona Coelho and Dr. Thomas Bouchard. Please take some time to watch their powerful presentations and share this [...]
Reproductive Decisions and Women’s Well-Being
DeVeber Staff2021-01-25T12:11:47+00:00Video footage of the deVeber Institute's lecture on Reproductive Decisions and Women's Well-Being: Current Research and Practical Solutions. Dr. Deborah Zeni: Senior researcher and speaker for the deVeber Institute discussing Women's Health After Abortion https://youtu.be/nT37f-RR7gk Andrea Mrozek: Writer, argues abortion is an injustice for women https://youtu.be/esw22KkUDss Angelina Steenstra: Personally speaking, a close look [...]