Research
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Research in the division focuses on conceptual, empirical, and policy-related bioethics research to address emerging challenges in biomedical research and health care. Topic areas include gene sequencing and genetic testing, machine learning and medical decision-making, big data and the learning health system, and access to and equity of care. Our goal is to conduct and facilitate innovative, high-impact empirical bioethics research across the University.