New commentary by Peter Singer in Project Syndicate
Please see Peter Singer’s article in PROJECT SYNDICATE based on the central themes and conclusions of the conference on existential risks and other disasters – organized on 30 and 31 May, 2024, in Montenegro, by The Center for the Study of Bioethics, Oxford University’s Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics and The Hastings Center. The article…
The Center for the Study of Bioethics donates to organization helping children with autism
The Center for the Study of Bioethics has donated some financial resources to the Association “Fireflies in the Dark” for their organization of a summer camp for children with autism. It is our modest attempt to help bridging the “greatest predicament of human moral existence”: the gap between what humans think they ought to do…
Social and biomedical aspects of rare diseases: the importance of medical genetics
On 12 March 2020 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the lecture “Social and biomedical aspects of rare diseases: the importance of medical genetics”. The lecturer was Svetozar Damjanović,…
New Reproductive Technologies in Religious and Secular Bioethics
On 5 March 2020 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the lecture “New reproductive technologies in religious and secular bioethics”. The lecturer was Suzana Ignjatović, PhD.
Ethical issues of importance in epidemiological research and social epidemiology
On 26 December 2019 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the lecture “Ethical issues of importance in epidemiological research and social epidemiology”. The lecturer was Professor Dušanka Krajnović, PhD.
Ethics and drug advertising in Serbia: examples from the past
On 12 December 2019 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the lecture “Ethics and drug advertising in Serbia: examples from the past”. The lecturer was Jasmina Arsić, pharmacy specialist.
The aesthetics and ethics of death in literature and art
On 5 December 2019 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the lecture “The aesthetics and ethics of death in literature and art”. The lecturer was Miloš Nikolin, author. Aleksandra…
The art of sound – or how we hear what we hear
On 28 November 2019 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the lecture “The art of sound – or how we hear what we hear”. The lecturer was Branislava Stefanović,…
Ethics in information security
On 21 November 2019 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the lecture “Ethics in information security”. The lecturer was Tomislav Unkašević, system data analyst.
Media relations with health institutions from a journalistic perspective – How to communicate with the media
On 14 November 2019 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the lecture “Media relations with health institutions from a journalistic perspective – how to communicate with the media”. The…
Socrates and why do we have a fear of death
On 7 November 2019 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the lecture “Socrates and why do we have fear of death”. The lecturer was Professor Irina Deretić, PhD.
Uranium – A Fictional Cause of a Non-existent Epidemic
On 24 October 2019 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the lecture “Uranium – An Fictional Cause of a Non-existent Epidemic”. The lecturer was Professor Zoran Radovanović, PhD.
WORLD BIOETHICS DAY – CELEBRATION
On 18 October 2019, the Rectorate of Belgrade University hosted a ceremonial Academy celebrating the World Bioethics Day. The Center for the Study of Bioethics and the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics co-organized this event. Lectures were held by CSB Regular Member Dušanka Krajinović, dr Goran Bašić, Director of Institute for Social Sciences and prof. Mirjana Rašević, Head…
Some Ethical Dilemmas in Neurology
On 17 October 2019 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the lecture “Some Ethical Dilemmas in Neurology”. The lecturer was Nadežda Čovičković Šternić, PhD.
Science and Pseudoscience: Methodological Delineation
On 10 October 2019 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the lecture “Science and Pseudoscience: Methodological Delineation”. The lecturer was Dr Srđa Janković.
DEBATE “ANIMAL EXPERIMENTS AND ZOOS IN THE 21ST CENTURY”
On 5 July 2019 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Law Faculty of the University of Banja Luka, the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the debate “Animal experiments and zoos in the 21st century”.…
PROMOTION OF A NEW TEXTBOOK FOR PHILOSOPHY FOR HIGH SCHOOLS AND SECONDARY VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS
On 27 June 2019 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the promotion of a new textbook for philosophy for high schools and secondary vocational schools. The author, Dejan Perović,…
Good and evil-philosophical perspective
On 6 June 2019 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the lecture ”Good and evil-philosophical perspectiv”. The lecturer was Dejan Pejović.
Psychology of Evil: Roots and Nature of Human Agressiveness
On 9 May 2019 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the lecture”Psychology of Evil: Roots and Nature of Human Agressiveness”. The lecturer was psychologist Professor Žarko Trebješainin.
International Biolaw and Human Bioenhancement
On 16 May 2019 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the lecture ”International Biolaw and Human Bioenhancement”. The lecturer was Mael Clerc.
Antibiotics resistance – health challenges, social responsibility and ethical dilemmas
On 26 March 2019 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the lecture ”Antibiotics resistance – health challenges, social responsibility and ethical dilemmas”. The lecturer was Ljiljana Tasić, Professor at the …
Evolution and beauty
On 11 April 2019 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the lecture ”Evolution and beauty”. The lecturer was Igor Živanović.
Human body: Aesthetics from the point of view of medicine
On 28 March 2019 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, a series of lectures ”Human body: Aesthetics from the point of view of medicine”. List of lecturers and topics:…
Disinterested affection and the secularization of beauty
On 21 March 2019 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the lecture “Disinterested affection and the secularization of beauty”. The lecturer was Monika Jovanović (Faculty of Philosophy University of…
The importance of Ethics Committees in the evaluation of the research
On 15 March 2019 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the lecture “The importance of Ethics Committees in the evaluation of the research”. The lecturer was Dusanka Krajnovic.
The association between HPV, cervical cancer and genetics
On 7 March 2019 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the lecture “The association between HPV, cervical cancer and genetics”. The lecturer was Amira Fazlagić.
Experiences in Involuntary Hospitalization of Drug and Alcohol Addicted Mothers During Their Pregnancies at Specific Institutions in Norway
On 11 February 2019 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the lecture “Experiences in Involuntary Hospitalization of Drug and Alcohol Addicted Mothers During Their Pregnancies at Specific Institutions in Norway”.…
NEGLIGENT PATIENT TREATMENT
On 27 December 2018 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the lecture “Negligent patient treatment”. The lecturer was Dr Jovan Ćirić.
ANIMALS IN ARCHAE(ZOO)OLOGY
On 15 November 2018 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the lecture “Animals in Archae(zoo)ology”. The lecturer was Dr Ivana Živaljević.
COGNITIVE ENHANCERS
On 8 November 2018 we organized the lecture “Cognitive Enhancers”. The lecturer was Andrijana Milošević Georgiev. Milica Milašinović moderated the lecture.
BIOTERRORISM
On 1 November 2018 we organized the lecture “Bioterrorism”. The lecturer was Dr Darko Trifunović. Ana Spužić moderated the lecture.
THE FOUNDATIONS OF NEUROETHICS
On 25 October 2018 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the lecture “The Foundations of Neuroethics”. The lecturer was Dr Eleonora Džoljić. Isidora Salim moderated the lecture.
IS THE EFFECT OF HORMONES CRUCIAL TO WOMEN’S LIBIDO?
On 18 October 2018 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the lecture ” Is the effect of hormones crucial to women’s libido?” The Lecturer was Amira Fazlagić ” Isidora…
THE BIOLOGICAL BASES OF MORALITY
On 11 October 2018 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the lecture “The biological bases of morality”. The lecturer was Igor Živanović. Milica Milašinović moderated the lecture.
MORAL BIONHANCEMENT: FREEDOM AND THE DUTY TO ENHANCE
On 21 June 2018 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the lecture “Moral Bionhancement: Freedom and the Duty to Enhance”. The lecturer was Marina Budić . Milica Milašinović moderated…
THE EFFECTS OF BIOMEDICAL ENHANCEMENT ON SOCIAL(IN-)EQUALITY
On 14 June 2018 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the lecture “The Effects of Biomedical Enhancement on Social(In-)Equality”. The lecturers were Aleksandra Vučković and Miloš Kovačević. Milica Milašinović…
HEALTH INEQUALITIES AN GENUINE RESTRICTIONS ON PATIENTS` RIGHTS IN HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS
On 17 May 2018 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the lecture ” Health inequalities an genuine restrictions on patients` rights in health care systems” “. The lecturer was…
EXPERIMENTS WITH ANIMALS AND YOUNG CHILDREN: IS IT POSSIBLE TO THINK WITHOUT LANGUAGE
THE CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF BIOETHICS, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FACULTY OF PHILOSOPHY, BELGRADE UNIVERSITY, ORGANIZES A SERIES OF LECTURES TITLED “MORAL AND LEGAL RIGHTS OF NON-HUMAN ANIMALS” A lecture titled ”Experiments with animals and young children: is it possible to think without language ” was held on May 15 , 2018, at…
FEMINIST DEBATE ABOUT ETHICS AND BREASTFEEDING POLICY
On 24 May 2018 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the lecture “Feminist debate about ethics and breastfeeding policy”. The lecturer was Suzana Ignjatović. Jagoda Mirović moderated the lecture.…
RADICAL LIFE EXTENSION-IS THERE A DUTY TO DIE?
On 3 May 2018 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the lecture “Radical life extension-Is there a duty to die?”. The lecturer was Danilo Polić. Jagoda Mirović moderated the…
USE AND ABUSE OF COGNITIVE ENHANCEMENT DRUGS
On 26 April 2018 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the lecture “Use and Abuse of Cognitive Enhancement Drugs”. The lecturer was Assistant Professor Nevena Divac, School of Medicine,…
NEUROMARKETING AND ITS ETHICAL CHALLENGES
On 19 April 2018, the Center for the Study of Bioethics, in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, organized a lecture titled ” Neuromarketing and its Ethical Challenges”. The lecturer was Assistant Professor Valentina Marinković . Nevena Nikolić…
THE CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF BIOETHICS, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FACULTY OF PHILOSOPHY, BELGRADE UNIVERSITY, ORGANIZES A SERIES OF LECTURES TITLED “MORAL AND LEGAL RIGHTS OF NON-HUMAN ANIMALS”
A lecture titled ” The position of animals from the perspective of the biopolitical economy ” was held on April 24, 2018, at the Faculty of Philosophy University of Belgrade. The lecturer was Sanja Petkovska.
THE APOCALYPSE MOTIF IN LITERARY WORKS
On 5 April 2018, the Center for the Study of Bioethics, in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, organized a lecture titled ” The Apocalypse Motif in Literary Works”. The lecturer was Miloš Nikolin . Dejan Pejović moderated…
PHARMACIST VIEWS ON THE AVAILABILITY OF DRUGS FOR RARE DISEASES IN SERBIA
On 29 March 2018, the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics and the Center for the Study of Bioethics, in cooperation with the Institute for Social Sciences, organized a lecture titled “Pharmacist views on the availability of drugs for rare diseases in Serbia”. The lecturer was Jasmina Arsić, Assistant Professor…
THE CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF BIOETHICS, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FACULTY OF PHILOSOPHY, BELGRADE UNIVERSITY, ORGANIZES A SERIES OF LECTURES TITLED “MORAL AND LEGAL RIGHTS OF NON-HUMAN ANIMALS”
A lecture titled “History of a zoo ” was held on March 27, 2018, at the Faculty of Philosophy University of Belgrade. The lecturer was Sonja Žakula.
TRANSFORMING THE POSITION AND ROLE OF PHARMACISTS IN SOCIETY AND THE HEALTH SYSTEM
On 22 March 2018, the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics and the Center for the Study of Bioethics, in cooperation with the Institute for Social Sciences, organized a lecture titled “Transforming the position and role of pharmacists in society and the health system”. The lecturer was Svetlana Stojkov, Assistant…
“PHILOSOPHICAL REFLECTIONS ON THE HUMAN BODY”
On 15 March 2018, the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics and the Center for the Study of Bioethics, in cooperation with the Institute for Social Sciences, organized a lecture titled “Philosophical reflections on the human body”. The lecturer was Dejan Pejović, teacher in the 12th Belgrade High School and…
“KOSSINNA’S SMILE”: A CRITICAL REVIEW OF THE UNDERSTANDING OF BIO-ARCHAEOLOGICAL DATA IN A SOCIAL CONTEXT
On 8 March 2018, the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics and the Center for the Study of Bioethics, in cooperation with the Institute for Social Sciences, organized a lecture titled “”Kossinna’s Smile”: A critical review of the understanding of bio-archaeological data in a social context “. The lecturer was Monika…
A CHRISTIAN VIEW ON HUMAN REMAINS
On 1 March 2018 The Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the lecture “A Christian view on human remains”. The lecturer was Radomir Marinković. Jagoda Mirović moderated the lecture.
CHALLENGES AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF REGENERATIVE MEDICINE – NEW CHALLENGES FOR BIOETHICS
On 22 February 2018 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the lecture “Challenges and Achievements of Regenerative Medicine – New Challenges for Bioethics”. The lecturer was Associate Professor Amira Fazlagić.…
THE CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF BIOETHICS, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE FACULTY OF PHILOSOPHY, BELGRADE UNIVERSITY, ORGANIZES A SERIES OF LECTURES TITLED “MORAL AND LEGAL RIGHTS OF NON-HUMAN ANIMALS”
A lecture titled “Animal Liberation” was held on Ferbruary 27, 2018, at the Faculty of Philosophy University of Belgrade. The lecturer was Robert Međugorac. A lecture titled “Moral status of animals in Hellenic philosophy” was held on January 30, 2018, at the Faculty of Philosophy University of Belgrade. The lecturer was Maja Vučković. The first…
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE – “GENOME EDITING: BIOMEDICAL AND ETHICAL PERSPECTIVES”
On 20-21 August of 2017 the Center for the Study of Bioethics, the Division of Medical Ethics in NYU School of Medicine´s Department of Population Health and The Hastings Center jointly organized the international conference “Genome editing: biomedical and ethical perspectives”. The lecturers were the world’s leading experts in bioethics. The keynote speech was delivered by Professor Arthur Caplan. Professor Vojin Rakić, Director of the Center for the Study…
GENE THERAPY IN THE NEW ERA OF GENOME EDITING: CRISPR/CAS9 TECHNOLOGY
On 29 June 2017 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the lecture “Gene Therapy in the New Era of Genome Editing: CRISPR/Cas9 Technology “. The lecturer was Sonja Pavlović,…
MOLECULAR GENETICS AND GENOMICS IN MEDICAL PRACTICE
On 22 June 2017 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the lecture “Molecular Genetics and Genomics in Medical Practice”. The lecturer was Maja Stojiljković, PhD (Laboratory for Molecular Biomedicine…
MANDATORY OR RECOMMENDED IMMUNIZATION: LEGAL ASPECTS OF IMMUNIZATION OF CHILDREN IN THE REPUBLIC OF SERBIA
On 15 June 2017 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the lecture “Mandatory or Recommended Immunization: Legal Aspects of Immunization of Children in the Republic of Serbia”. The lecturers were…
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN GMO JURISPRUDENCE IN EUROPEAN UNION LAW
On 8 June 2017 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the lecture “Recent developments in GMO jurisprudence in European Union law”. The lecturer was Professor Valentina Ranaldi (University of Rome).…
UTERUS TRANSPLANTATION OR SURROGACY: MEDICAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS
On 1 June 2017 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the lecture “Uterus Transplantation or Surrogacy: Medical and Ethical Aspects”. The lecturer was Professor Amira Fazlagić. Aleksandar Mraović moderated…
TRANSGENDER: FUNDAMENTALS, TREATMENT AND BIOETHICAL ASPECTS
On 18 May 2017 the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in cooperation with the Serbian Unit and European Division of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics, as well as with the Institute for Social Sciences, the lecture “Transgender: Fundamentals, Treatment and Bioethical Aspects”. The lecturer was Professor Miroslav Đorđević (School of Medicine, Belgrade University).…
MULTIMEDIA EXHIBITION – BIOETHICS SEEN THROUGH ART
CATALOGUE On 20-26 February 2017, the Center for the Study of Bioethics organized in Belgrade the exhibition “Bioethics seen through art ” at the Kolarac Foundation’s Gallery. The exhibition was part of a CSB project that aims at awareness raising about bioethical issues among the public and at highlighting ethical issues that appear as a consequence of rapid scientific and technological…
CAMBRIDGE WORKING GROUP FOR BIOETHICS EDUCATION IN SERBIA
The Cambridge Working Group for Bioethics Education in Serbia has been established with the aim to bring together leading local and international experts in the fields of philosophy, medicine, biology, sociology – all of whom are envisioned to contribute to the development of bioethics education and research in Serbia. Read More
CSB/HASTINGS CONFERENCE HELD IN BELGRADE
The international conference “Enhancing Understanding of Enhancement”, organized by the Center for the Study of Bioethics in collaboration with The Hastings Center, took place in Belgrade on October 27-28.2015.Among the participants, who came from 24 countries representing all five continents, were some of the most prominent contemporary bioethicists: John Harris (keynote speaker), Erik Parens (keynote speaker), Anders Sandberg, Michael Hauskeller, Robert…
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE “ENHANCEMENT: COGNITIVE, MORAL AND MOOD”
Between 14 and 16 May 2013 the international conference “Enhancement: Cognitive, Moral and Mood” was held in Belgrade. The event was organized by Vojin Rakić (Center for the Study of Bioethics) and Julian Savulescu (Oxford Centre for Neuroethics). The Center for the Development of Liberalism (CDL) co-organized the event. RECORDED PRESENTATIONS AT THE CONFERENCE