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These experts from MHB have agreed to comment on breaking news, ongoing developments, and trends in their areas of expertise — putting the Wisconsin Idea into practice by bringing university knowledge directly to the public. True to the founding principle that the boundaries of the university are the boundaries of the state, their engagement with journalists, policymakers, and communities is part of how MHB fulfills its commitment to service beyond the classroom., email University Communications.

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ethics and Climate

Dr. Paul Kelleher

Expert on the intersection between ethics and climate change economics, and on ethical issues in health policy.

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climate change and health

Dr. Richard Keller

Expert on climate change and its health consequences; historical and cultural dimensions of global health; race and health

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Philosophical ethics

Dr. Karola Kreitmair

Expert on clinical ethics, bioethics, and neuroethics, including ethics of AI in medicine and ethics of human brain surrogates.

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biomedical ethics

Dr. Pilar Ossorio

Expert on science and technology law, particularly pertaining to biomedical research, and bioethics.

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Medical ethics

Dr. Gretchen Schwarze

Patient-clinician communication, informed consent, shared decision making, serious illness care

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Ag and Biotech ethics

Dr. Rob Streiffer

Expert on ethics and policy issues arising from agricultural and medical biotechnology

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