October 10–13, 2025
Are you a student or professional eager to explore contemporary challenges in medicine, research, and health policy, and to strengthen your understanding of bioethics?
We invite you to apply for the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Bioethics Academy’s Foundations in Bioethics Course, a two-day intensive program held in Athens, Greece.
Led by experts from the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics and ETH Zurich’s Health Ethics and Policy Lab, this course offers participants the opportunity to build a strong foundation in bioethics through lectures, case discussions, and interactive small group discussions.
📍 Location: Goulandris Natural History Museum, Kifissia, Athens
📅 Deadline to apply: August 24, 2025
Participation in the SNFBA’s Foundations in Bioethics Course is free of charge for all accepted applicants. The course is fully supported through the generosity of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF).
To preserve the quality of the learning experience, the total number of participants is limited to 50.
Read below for details on which session is right for you!
SESSION A
For students, trainees, and early-career professionals
📅 October 10–11, 2025
📍 Goulandris Natural History Museum, Kifissia, Athens
🕓 Application Deadline: August 24, 2025
📥 Apply for Session A here: https://forms.gle/j9iSfGne7cEcMiry6
This session is designed for:
- Medical students in their 4th, 5th, or 6th year
- Senior students in biology, psychology, nutrition, law, or biomedical sciences
- Junior resident doctors and early-career biomedical researchers
Note: Participants must already hold a BA or be close to completing their degree. Early undergraduate students are not eligible.
Topics include:
- The Birth of Bioethics and the Rise of Autonomy
- Law, Policy, and Bioethics
- Health, Digital Technologies, and Bioethics
- And more
What you’ll gain:
- A strong foundation in bioethical principles and frameworks
- Hands-on experience with case studies in medicine and biomedical research
- Networking and peer learning through interactive discussions
SESSION B
For professionals from mid-career
📅 October 12–13, 2025
📍 Goulandris Natural History Museum, Kifissia, Athens
🕓 Application Deadline: August 24, 2025
📥 Apply for Session B here: https://forms.gle/KKrhgCHuu9wiTcHA9
This session is designed for:
- Mid-career physicians and clinical researchers
- Biomedical researchers or lab heads
- Hospital administrators and public health professionals
- Members of research or clinical ethics committees
- Academics and educators in health-related fields
- Legal and policy professionals with an interest in bioethics
Topics include:
- The Birth of Bioethics and the Rise of Autonomy
- Law, Policy, and Bioethics
- Health, Digital Technologies, and Bioethics
- And more
What you’ll gain:
- A core understanding of ethical frameworks in health, research, and policy
- In-depth discussion of real-world cases
- A collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment
📥 Apply for Session A here: https://forms.gle/j9iSfGne7cEcMiry6
📥 Apply for Session B here: https://forms.gle/KKrhgCHuu9wiTcHA9
📅 Deadline for Applications: August 24, 2025
📩 Questions? Email us at [email protected]
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About the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Bioethics Academy
Established in 2019, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Bioethics Academy (SNFBA) is a collaborative initiative between the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics (JHU) and the Chair in Bioethics at ETH Zurich (ETH). Generously supported by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), SNFBA was created to enhance bioethics education and awareness in Greece, providing a platform for learning, discussion, and professional development in bioethics.
The SNFBA aims to:
- Provide high-quality bioethics education for university students, professionals, educators, and policymakers.
- Foster a network of bioethics scholars and practitioners in Greece and internationally.
- Support ethical decision-making in medicine, healthcare, research, and emerging technologies.
- Equip professionals with bioethics knowledge and tools to navigate ethical challenges in biomedical and clinical research.
The SNFBA is co-directed by:
- Prof. Jeffrey Kahn, the Andreas C. Dracopoulos Director of the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics (JHU)
- Prof. Effy Vayena, Associate Vice President for Digital Transformation & Governance, and Chair of Bioethics at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH Zurich)
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