University of Miami and Florida Bioethics Network Present

34th Annual Florida Bioethics Conference:
Debates, Decisions, Solutions

Friday, April 10, 2026
Welcome and Introduction, 9:00–9:10 a.m.

  • Rosario Isasi, JD, MPH, Director, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Institute for Bioethics and Health Policy
  • Sergio G. Litewka, MD, MPH, Director, Florida Bioethics Network; Director, Global Bioethics, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Institute for Bioethics and Health Policy

Session One, 9:10–9:40 a.m.| The Roots and Future of the Florida Bioethics Network

  • Ray Moseley, PhD, Founder, Florida Bioethics Network; Director, University of Florida College of Medicine Health Clinical Ethics Consultation

Session Two, 9:40–10:30 a.m.| The (Futile?) Attempts to Address Futility at End-of-Life

  • Michael T. Huber, MD, Medical Director, Palliative Medicine Ambulatory Services; Medical Director, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Institute for Bioethics and Health Policy

Session Three, 10:35–11:25 a.m.| When ICE knocks at the hospital door: Florida’s hospitals between immigration policy and the duty to care

  • Cathy Purvis Lively, JD, MS, Dr. of Bioethics, Lecturer, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Institute for Bioethics and Health Policy

Session Four, 11:25–12:15 p.m.| Bioethics and the Rules-Based International Order

  • Jonathan D. Moreno, PhD, David and Lyn Silfen University Professor Emeritus, University of Pennsylvania; Adjunct Faculty Berman Institute of Bioethics, Johns Hopkins University

This program is open to all without charge. Registration required.
Not available for continuing education credits.

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