The Center for Bioethics and Culture

Jennifer Schneider, M.D., Ph.D., is a physician certified in Internal Medicine, Addiction Medicine and Pain Management. She is the author of 15 books and has published numerous articles in professional journals. Not only is Jennifer impressive academically, but she is also a loving mother. This is the intersection where the CBC and Dr. Schneider meets. […]

In January we reported about the tragic death of Michelle Reaves. In light of both Mother’s Day and New York’s new surrogacy bill, we want to retell her story. Michelle, described as a “beautiful soul”, was a wife and mother of two small children who lived in San Diego, California. Michelle was pregnant, as a […]

As you may know, a woman’s body naturally produces a variety of hormones that allow for conception, pregnancy, and fetal growth. In order to create a surrogate pregnancy, supplemental hormones and other medications must be used.  Lupron® is one of these drugs. Lupron®, manufactured by Takeda Abbott Pharmaceuticals [TAP], is a member of the class […]

Dear friends and supporters, I’ve been saying for a few years, “In 2020, CBC turns 20!” Boy, we had big plans to celebrate the CBC’s 20th anniversary this past weekend.  It was to be our annual Paul Ramsey Award Gala where we would highlight some of our work over these past 20 years as well […]

Dear friends, By now, many of you have learned that we have had to cancel our annual Paul Ramsey dinner due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Like many, we are left scrambling to learn a new normal as we try to keep our work moving forward. To that end, we have rescheduled for April 17, 2021, […]

If you’re a book worm, an aspiring writer, a feminist, or any combination, then this two-for-one episode is for you! Today we have the privilege of speaking with two radically brilliant women in one 45-minute episode. Susan Hawthorne and Renate Klein join Jennifer to talk about their journey creating and running an award-winning independent feminist […]

We hope to see many of you at the upcoming Paul Ramsey Award Dinner! This memorable evening will honor the work of Helen Alvaré, J.D., remind us of Paul Ramsey’s legacy, and be a springboard for our continued work for our shared human future! The Board of Directors of The Center for Bioethics and Culture Network cordially […]

I have been a British gay rights activist since 1980. I studied German and Philosophy at Oxford University, where I graduated with First Class Honours and served for a period as President of the Oxford University Lesbian and Gay Society and Chair of the Student Union Gay Rights Committee. I also served as Head of […]