CADEBI: Dialogue for linkage

May 2025

CADEBI Events

The Ibero-American Interactive Atlas of Bioethics is now available in open access

The Ibero-American Interactive Atlas of Bioethics is now open to the public free of charge. This virtual tool provides free access to more than 560 records related to institutions, associations, national commissions, academic programs, and periodicals specializing in bioethics. In this way, the Atlas consolidates itself as an interdisciplinary meeting place, fostering dialogue, the exchange of knowledge, and collaboration among key players in the field of bioethics in the Ibero-American region.

BINCA: research, dialogue, and collaboration to promote bioethics

The BINCA Project (Bioethics in Research and Applied Clinical Practice) offers an interdisciplinary platform that fosters ethical reflection in the medical and scientific fields through collaborative research and dialogue. Its main initiatives include the Journal Club, a space for critical analysis of relevant scientific articles, and Food for the Brain, a monthly lecture series on current topics in bioethics that promotes lifelong learning. In addition, BINCA promotes collaborative research projects focused on the most relevant ethical dilemmas in contemporary medical practice.

Bioethics for All: An innovative proposal to bring bioethics closer to the challenges of the present

Bioethics for All is an educational initiative aimed at democratizing bioethical knowledge, making it accessible, understandable, and useful to anyone interested in the ethical dilemmas posed by today's world. Through an online platform, the project offers clear, dynamic, and thoughtful teaching materials on key topics such as health, the environment, technology, and human rights. Its main resources include the introductory manual series "To Understand..." and the Humanity 2.0 Podcast, which rigorously address the principles and challenges of contemporary bioethics in accessible language.

Dr. David Cerdio Domínguez participated in the International Symposium on Bioethics

Dr. David Cerdio Domínguez, assistant director of the Anáhuac Center for Strategic Development in Bioethics (CADEBI), participated in the International Bioethics Symposium held within the framework of the 14th Italy-Cuba International Surgery Conference, under the title "New Frontiers in Surgery" on April 24 and 25.

Comprehensive Bioethics is promoted through strategic collaboration between the School of Bioethics and CADEBI

The School of Bioethics and the Anáhuac Center for Strategic Development in Bioethics (CADEBI) of Anáhuac University Mexico are strengthening their alliance to promote humanistic bioethics through joint projects, research, and spaces for dialogue, consolidating the university as a benchmark in ethics and global health.

Ana Corina Ballout participated in the promotion of educational opportunities in Venezuela

Ana Corina Ballout Hernández, a medical intern in social services at CADEBI, along with a team of pre-university advisors from Anáhuac University Mexico, was in Venezuela providing information on the academic and training opportunities offered by the university.

Bioethics for All, Manual To Understand: What is Medical Burnout?

Physician burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion caused by chronic stress in the workplace. It is characterized by feelings of extreme fatigue, emotional disconnection from patients, and decreased professional satisfaction. This syndrome affects physicians of all specialties and experience levels, impacting not only their personal well-being but also the quality of care they provide.

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Bioethical Perspectives: Interview with Dr. Fernando Lolas Stepke

Dr. Fernando Lolas Stepke, director of the Center for Bioethics at the University of Chile, philosopher, psychiatrist, and advisor to CADEBI, recently participated in an interview for Miradas Bioéticas, where he reflected on the importance of incorporating the analysis of power relations into any ethical discussion. With the phrase "Discussing ethics without examining the power relations between discourses, people, and groups will always be a relatively insufficient exercise," Dr. Lolas invites us to delve deeper into the social and political background of contemporary bioethical dilemmas.

New publication: Color, Healthcare and Bioethics by Dr. Henk Ten Have

Dr. Henk Ten Have, president and co-founder of the International Association for Ethics Education and a board member of CADEBI, recently published his book, "Color, Healthcare and Bioethics."
This work delves into the fundamental and often underestimated role that color plays in the fields of healthcare and bioethics, proposing that color transcends the visual and aesthetic to influence human experience and ethical reasoning. The book is available in open access digital format, facilitating the dissemination of knowledge and promoting ethical dialogue around these essential topics.

Ethics and regulation of artificial intelligence in medicine: presentation by Dr. Patricio Santillán Doherty

At the last extraordinary session of the National Academy of Medicine of Mexico, Dr. Patricio Santillán Doherty, National Commissioner of Bioethics and advisor to CADEBI, addressed ethical dilemmas, data privacy, bias in algorithms and the regulation of artificial intelligence in the medical field.

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Conference "10 Years After Laudato Si': From Integral Ecology to Artificial Intelligence"

Dr. Rubén Revello, director of the Institute of Bioethics at the Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina (UCA) and advisor to CADEBI, participated on May 21 in the reflection session "10 Years After Laudato Si': From Integral Ecology to Artificial Intelligence," held in Buenos Aires. Organized by the UCA and REDUCOC, the meeting brought together experts to analyze the relevance of the encyclical Laudato Si', addressing the ethical challenges posed by the relationship between human beings, technology, and the environment. In particular, the emerging role of artificial intelligence and its impact on our responsibility to care for our common home were discussed.

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Dr. René Zamora Marín participates in a panel celebrating the 30th anniversary of the encyclical Evangelium Vitae

Dr. René Zamora Marín, director of the John Paul II Institute of Bioethics in Havana and advisor to CADEBI, participated as a speaker in the panel "Life is Always a Good: 30 Years of Evangelium Vitae," held at the Monsignor Carlos Manuel de Céspedes Cultural Center. In this joint event with the Center for Advanced Social Research (CISAV) of Mexico and the P. Félix Varela Institute of Ecclesiastical Studies, Dr. Zamora shared profound reflections on the absolute and sacred value of human life. He emphasized the need to protect life at all stages and to promote a culture of respect and dignity, especially for the most vulnerable, reaffirming the ethical commitment to fostering a "culture of life" as an essential principle in today's society.

Dr. Alberto Carrara, speaker at the Keynote Address of the Interdisciplinary Seminar on Bioethics

On May 2, Dr. Alberto Carrara, Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy at the Ateneo Regina Apostolorum, President of the International Institute of Neuroethics and advisor to CADEBI, was a speaker at the Keynote Address of the Interdisciplinary Seminar on Bioethics, with the topic: "From Neuroethics to Algorithms.”

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