14th Asian Bioethics ConferenceFlyer2.pdf - Eubios Ethics Institute

AsianBioethicsAssociation14 th Asian Bioethics Conference:Ethics in Emerging Technologies to Make Lives Better Together19-23 November 2013 – Loyola College, Chennai, IndiaThe 14 th Asian Bioethics Conference 2013 (ABC14) of the Asian Bioethics Associationwill be the global bioethics event of 2013. Come to India, the home of Gandhi, themost influential philosopher of the twentieth century whose philosophy of ahimsaand action led to the decoloniation of the world from European domination, andtransformed global society on the path to cooperation and knowledge exchange.ABC14 will be also hosted by the All India Association of Bioethics (AIBA) incollaboration with Loyola Institute of Frontier Energy (LIFE), Loyola College andLoyola-ICAM College of Engineering and Technology (LICET), Loyola Campus.ABC14 is the annual bioethics conference of the Asian Bioethics Association, whichhas had previous conferences in China, Japan, Korea, Turkey, Thailand, Malaysia,Indonesia, Iran and Taiwan. The conference brings together scholars and policymakers from many disciplines all around the world (beyond just Asia and the Pacific)to discuss and deliberate on the latest issues facing humanity.ALL ARE WELCOMEPaper presentation and participation are welcomed from academics, scholars, policy makers,students and enthusiasts in any disciplines, from expert to novice. Both members and non-membersare welcome. Bioethics is the love of life, and examines the ethical, legal, scientific, and social anddimensions of decisions that affect life, society, environment, in all communities.Abstracts should not be more than 300 words in English with 3-5 key words. It should also carry thefull name(s) and contact details of the author(s). Kindly indicate 3 preferred sub-themes (from the list)that your abstract fits into.Full paper should be between 5000-8000 words. In addition, the papers will be automatically includedinto the Best Paper competition. Selected papers will be offered to be published in special issues ofthe Eubios Journal of Asian and International Bioethics (EJAIB)- the official journal of ABA.Kindly submit your application and abstract using the form (also available on ABA website,www.eubios.info/ABA.htm) Proposals for sessions can also be made.Paper presentations are welcomed for thefollowing sub-themes:• Health, Disease & Medical Ethics• Bioethics Education (all day 23 Nov.)• Human Enhancement• Research Integrity & Responsibility• Ethics of Emerging Technologies• Ethics of Science, Innovation & Industry• Women, Gender & Bioethics• Human Security & Dignity• Environmental Ethics & Sustainability• Ethical Worldviews & Common Wisdoms• Resource Ethics: Water & Energy Ethics• Religion & Ethics• Race, Ethnicity & Medicine• Ethics in Disasters & Conflicts• Land Use, Ownership & Indigenous Rights• Law, Policy & Ethics• Animal Ethics• Neuroethics & Privacy• Agricultural and Food Ethics• National Bioethics CommitteesExtended abstract deadline - 31 July 2013CONFERENCE FEE(Includes accommodation, breakfast, lunchesand dinners for 5 days at the venue)ABA Members: USD 150.00 INR 8250Non- ABA Members: USD 200.00 INR 11,000Students USD 70.00 INR 3850FELLOWSHIPSLimited numbers of registration waiver are availableto deserving participants. Kindly address suchrequests directly to the secretariat with a coverletter, and cv.Address for correspondence and registrationProf. M. Selvanayagam,Loyola Institute of Frontier Energy (LIFE),Loyola College, Chennai 600034, Tamil nadu, IndiaEmail: selvam.mariadoss@gmail.com

A sample of the confirmed speakers include:Dr Marisa de Andrade, University of Stirling, ScotlandDr. Jayapaul Azariah, Founding president, AIBA and former President, Asian Bioethics AssociationProf. V. Balambal, M.A.B.T. Ph.D. FRAS(London), Chennai, IndiaDr. Ann Boyd, Hood College, USAProf. Leonardo D. de Castro, Centre for Biomedical Ethics, National University of SingaporeDr. Ju-Yin Chen, Hsuan Chuang University, TaiwanDr. Yen-Yuan Chen, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, TaiwanDr. Yicheng CHUNG, Kyoto, JapanProf. David Cummiskey, Bates College, Lewiston, Maine, USAProf. Nesy Daniel, University of Kerala, Kerala, IndiaDr. Afshin Farhanchi, University of Medical Sciences, Hamedan, IranDr. Ademola K. Fayemi, Lagos State University, Ojo, NigeriaSr. Daphne Furtado, Society of the Sacred Heart, ABA Vice President for IndiaProf. Nader Ghotbi, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU), Japan; IranProf. Abhik Gupta, Assam University, IndiaDr. Abdurezak A Hashi, International Islamic University, MalaysiaDr. Soraj Hongladarom, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, ThailandDr. Arif Hossain, Vice President, Bangladesh Bioethics SocietyDr. Dena Hsin-Chen Hsin, Department of Nursing, China Medical University, TaiwanDr. Aamir Jafarey, President, ABA, PakistanProf. Umar Angarra Jenie, Chair, Indonesian National Bioethics Commission, ABA Vice President for IndonesiaProf. Bang Ook Jun, ABA Vice President for KoreaDr. Hee-Jung Jung, Acupuncture, Moxibustion and Meridian Research Group, Republic of KoreaDr. Takiko KATO, Gifu University of Medical Science, JapanDr. MuradMoosa Khan, Aga Khan University, PakistanProf. Paul Komasaroff, Monash University, AustraliaDr. Nandini Kumar, former Deputy Director, ICMR, IndiaDr. Rekha A. Kumar, Department of Law, University of Botswana, BotswanaProf. Shamina Lasker, Dhaka, Bangladesh, ABA Vice-President for South AsiaProf. Shui Chen Lee, ABA Vice President for TaiwanProf. Ruipeng Lei, Wuhan, ABA Vice President for ChinaDr. Seung Jae Lim, Taguig City, the PhilippinesProf. Darryl Macer, Provost, American University of Sovereign Nations, USADr. Mohammad Manzoor Malik, International Islamic University, MalaysiaDr. Ravichandran Moorthy, UKM, Malaysia, ABA Vice-President for South East AsiaDr Karori Mbugua, University of Nairobi, KenyaDr. Vasantha Muthusamy, Sr. Deputy Director General (Retd) ICMR, IndiaDr. Deepa V Nazia Hassan, Sama Women’s Health, New Delhi, IndiaDr. Ebunoluwa O. Oduwole, Olabisi Onabanjo University, NIGERIAProf. Pannerselvam, University of Madras, Chennai, IndiaDr. Balakrishna Pisupati, Chairman, National Biodiversity Authority of India (NBA)Dr. Irina Pollard, Macquarie University, Australia, ABA Vice-President for the PacificDr. Zohreh Rahimi, University of Medical Sciences, Hamedan, IranDr. Alvin A. Sario, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Aquinas University, Legazpi City, PhilippinesDr. Bakhyt Sarymsakova, Astana, Kazakstan, ABA Vice President for West AsiaDr. Deepa Venkatachalamand Sarojini N, Sama Women’s Health, New Delhi, IndiaProf. M. Selvanayagam, LIFE, Loyola College, Chennai and President, AIBA, IndiaDr. Zulfiqar Ali Shaikh, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, PakistanClara Shin, Mind Movers Project, Quezon City, the PhilippinesDr. Jasdev Rai Singh, UK, ABA Vice President for Asian Ethnic and Religious MinoritiesDr. Chrístopher Recio Sobrino, University of Oviedo, SpainDr. Jose Swaminathan, Principal, LICET, ChennaiProf. Miyako Takagi, Tokyo, ABA Vice President for JapanProf. Ryo Takahashi, Institute for Gerontology, JapanMa. Cassandra Ysobel R. Teodosio, Quezon City, PhilippinesDr. Jose Ma. Ernesto Jacinto YbanezTomacruz, Ateneo De Davao University, PhilippinesAnanya Tritipthumrongchok, Eubios Ethics Institute, ThailandProf. Duujian Tsai, Taipei Medica University, TaiwanProf. Yanguang Wang, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, Beijing, ChinaDr. Gregor Wolbring, University of Calgary, CanadaRev Dr. Francis P Xavier, SJ, Director, LICET, Chennai… and many more …Abstract review is underway, do not miss out on the chance to join us todiscuss the state of bioethics in the world from a Southern perspective!

Attendance at the ABC14 conference will also count as a 2 credit course towards aCertificate in Bioethics and Global Public Health at American University of SovereignNations, Scottsdale, Az, USA (with assignments). Write toprovost@ausovereignnations.comSee: http://americanuniversitysovereignnations.comWe welcome everyone from any region and specialty of the world, regardless of age, gender, religious beliefs,and philosophy, to engage in dialogue on research and policy to make the world better …ABA membership is encouraged…ASIAN BIOETHICS ASSOCIATIONMEMBERSHIP 2013and 2013 subscription to Eubios Journalof Asian and International Bioethics(EJAIB)____ I wish to pay my annual membership fees of Asian Bioethics Association (ABA), andreceive the 2013 issues of Eubios Journal of Asian and International Bioethics (EJAIB) (TheOfficial Journal).____ Regular Price: US$60 Euro 40 NZ$70 ¥4000 (=Credit card price NZ$90)____ I wish to make a reduced contribution of____ I wish to register as a member of Asian Bioethics Association, but am not in the positionto pay a fee. I understand that I should be satisfied with Internet access to Eubios Journal ofAsian and International Bioethics (EJAIB) .____ I agree / ____ do not agree to my name being listed on the ABA www siteList Research Interests to be included:Post or send an E-mail with your address* (or include current address label)To: E-mail: asianbioethics@yahoo.co.nzPlease charge my VISA / MASTERCARD card (circle) for NZ$ **Account #Expiry DateSignatureName:*Mailing address:E-mail:Web site: Fax: