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Discusses a broad range of technology ethics topics. Hosted by Daniel Smith, Associate Director of Content and Education at CITI Program. New episodes every month. Learn more at about.citiprogram.org.

  1. Managing Healthcare Cybersecurity Risks and Incidents - On Tech Ethics

    AUG 5

    Managing Healthcare Cybersecurity Risks and Incidents - On Tech Ethics

    Discusses various ethical and practical challenges organizations face in managing cybersecurity risks and responding to breach incidents.  Our guest today is Lynn Sessions, the lead of the Healthcare Privacy and Compliance team and co-lead of the national Healthcare Industry team at BakerHostetler. Lynn focuses her practice on healthcare privacy and data security, breach response, regulatory defense, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance.    Additional resources:  BakerHostetler Data Counsel: https://www.bakerdatacounsel.com/ Health Care Compliance Association: https://www.hcca-info.org/ American Health Law Association: https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/ CITI Program’s course catalog: https://about.citiprogram.org/course-catalog

    49 min
  2. The Essential Role of Bioethics in HBCU Medical Schools - On Tech Ethics

    JUL 1

    The Essential Role of Bioethics in HBCU Medical Schools - On Tech Ethics

    Discusses the need for bioethics departments in HBCU medical schools.  Our guest today is Dr. Donald Carter III, a biomedical ethicist and Assistant Professor at Mercer University School of Medicine. He holds degrees from Fisk, Tennessee State, Vanderbilt, and Loyola Chicago. A 2023 Hastings Center Sadler Scholar, his research explores clinical ethics, AI in medicine, race, and social justice.    Additional resources:  The Hastings Center for Bioethics – https://www.thehastingscenter.org/ The American Journal of Bioethics – https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/uajb20 Bioethics Today – https://bioethicstoday.org/ Bioethics in the Margins – https://bioethicsinthemargins.org/ Bioethics for the People – https://www.bioethicsforthepeople.com/ CITI Program’s Bioethics course – https://about.citiprogram.org/course/bioethics/ CITI Program’s Healthcare Ethics Committee course – https://about.citiprogram.org/course/healthcare-ethics-committee/

    23 min
  3. Integrating AI into Healthcare Delivery - On Tech Ethics

    JUN 10

    Integrating AI into Healthcare Delivery - On Tech Ethics

    Discusses the responsible integration of AI into healthcare delivery.  Our guest today is Dr. Yauheni Solad who is a Managing Partner at Dalos Partners, leading healthcare AI strategy and validation. Dr. Solad is a research affiliate at Yale University and a board-certified physician in clinical informatics. He formerly led digital health innovation at UC Davis Health and Yale, advancing FHIR interoperability, telemedicine, and responsible AI standards.    Additional resources:  ReAligned Healthcare podcast: https://realignedhealthcare.com/ Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association: https://academic.oup.com/jamia The Lancet Digital Health: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/landig/home Deep Medicine: https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.5555/3350442 Request for Information on the Development of an AI Action Plan: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/02/06/2025-02305/request-for-information-on-the-development-of-an-artificial-intelligence-ai-action-plan WHO Harnessing AI for Health: https://www.who.int/teams/digital-health-and-innovation/harnessing-artificial-intelligence-for-health National Academy of Medicine AI and Emerging Technology: https://nam.edu/our-work/key-issues/artificial-intelligence-and-emerging-technology/ CITI Program’s course catalog: https://about.citiprogram.org/course-catalog

    50 min
  4. Modernizing Clinical Trials with ICH E6(R3) - On Tech Ethics

    MAY 8

    Modernizing Clinical Trials with ICH E6(R3) - On Tech Ethics

    Discusses the updated International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) Guideline for Good Clinical Practice known as E6(R3) and what it means for researchers.  Our guest today is Cindy Gates, JD, RN, an experienced leader in human subjects research protections and clinical research. Cindy has previously worked at WIRB, the University of California Davis, the University of Miami, the Houston Methodist Medical Center, and George Washington University.  This episode is co-hosted by Eric D. Kupferberg, PhD, Associate Director of Clinical Research Education at CITI Program.    Additional resources:  ICH E6(R3): https://www.ich.org/page/efficacy-guidelines#6-2 CITI Program’s ICH E6(R3): An Introduction course: https://about.citiprogram.org/course/ich-e6r3-an-introduction/

    18 min
  5. Fostering AI Literacy - On Tech Ethics

    APR 8

    Fostering AI Literacy - On Tech Ethics

    Discusses the importance of fostering AI literacy in research and higher education.  Our guest today is Sarah Florini who is an Associate Director and Associate Professor in the Lincoln Center for Applied Ethics at Arizona State University. Sarah’s work focuses on technology, social media, technology ethics, digital ethnography, and Black digital culture. Among other things, Sarah is dedicated to fostering critical AI literacy and ethical engagement with AI/ML technologies. She founded the AI and Ethics Workgroup to serve as a catalyst for critical conversations about the role of AI models in higher education.  This episode is co-hosted by Alexa McClellan, MA, Associate Director of Research Foundations at CITI Program.    Additional resources:  Distributed AI Research Institute: https://www.dair-institute.org/ Mystery AI Hype Theater 3000: https://www.dair-institute.org/maiht3k/ Tech Won’t Save Us: https://techwontsave.us/ CITI Program’s Essentials of Responsible AI course: https://about.citiprogram.org/course/essentials-of-responsible-ai/

    26 min
  6. Importance of Data Privacy Compliance and ESG Reporting - On Tech Ethics

    MAR 4

    Importance of Data Privacy Compliance and ESG Reporting - On Tech Ethics

    Discusses data privacy compliance and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting.  Our guest today is Katrina Destrée who is a globally experienced privacy and sustainability professional. Katrina’s work in privacy and sustainability focuses on privacy programs, ESG reporting, awareness and training, and strategic communications.    Additional resources:  International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP): https://iapp.org/ ISACA: https://www.isaca.org/ Global Enabling Sustainability Initiative (GeSI): https://www.gesi.org/ Agréa Privacy & ESG: https://agreaprivacyesg.com/ CITI Program’s “GDPR for Research and Higher Ed” course: https://about.citiprogram.org/course/gdpr-for-research-and-higher-ed/  CITI Program’s “Big Data and Data Science Research Ethics” course: https://about.citiprogram.org/course/big-data-and-data-science-research-ethics/ CITI Program’s “Essentials of Responsible AI” course: https://about.citiprogram.org/course/essentials-of-responsible-ai/

    22 min
  7. Citizen or Participatory Science Ethics - On Tech Ethics

    FEB 4

    Citizen or Participatory Science Ethics - On Tech Ethics

    Discusses citizen or participatory science, including its benefits and key ethical issues.  Our guest today is Lisa Rasmussen who is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of North Carolina Charlotte and Editor-in-Chief of the journal Accountability in Research. Lisa has been a principal investigator or co-principal investigator on over $1 million in National Science Foundation awards and serves as a Co-Editor of the book series Philosophy and Medicine and an Associate Editor of the publication Citizen Science: Theory and Practice.     Additional resources:  Association for the Advancement of Participatory Sciences: https://participatorysciences.org/ Citizen Science: Theory and Practice: https://theoryandpractice.citizenscienceassociation.org/ Citizen Science: How Ordinary People are Changing the Face of Discovery: https://scistarter.com/cooper SciStarter: https://scistarter.org/

    20 min
  8. 3Rs Technologies in Animal Research - On Tech Ethics

    JAN 7

    3Rs Technologies in Animal Research - On Tech Ethics

    Discusses the 3Rs of animal research, teaching, and testing (replacement, reduction, and refinement), including the methods and technologies that support their application.  Our guest today is Megan LaFollette, who is the Executive Director at The 3Rs Collaborative, where she advances better science for both people and animals. She received her PhD and Master of Science in Animal Behavior & Welfare from Purdue University. She is an expert in advancing the implementation of practical, impactful, and evidence-based 3Rs techniques.    Additional resources:  The 3Rs Collaborative: https://3rc.org/ The 3Rs Collaborative Initiatives: https://3rc.org/workstreams/ CITI Program ACU Core Courses: https://about.citiprogram.org/series/animal-care-and-use-acu/ CITI Program ACU Advanced Courses: https://about.citiprogram.org/series/animal-care-and-use-acu-advanced/

    26 min
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Discusses a broad range of technology ethics topics. Hosted by Daniel Smith, Associate Director of Content and Education at CITI Program. New episodes every month. Learn more at about.citiprogram.org.

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