Mildred Z. Solomon

Mildred Z Solomon, EdD

Mildred Z. Solomon
Nationality	American
Occupation	Bioethicist, Academic
Known for	Bioethics, Medical ethics

Mildred Z. Solomon is an American bioethicist and academic known for her contributions to the field of bioethics and medical ethics. She is the President of the Hastings Center, a non-profit bioethics research institute, and a Professor of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School.

Education

Solomon received her undergraduate degree from Smith College and her doctorate from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Career

Solomon has held various academic and leadership positions throughout her career. She has been a faculty member at Yale University and has served as a senior scholar at the Kennedy Institute of Ethics at Georgetown University. Her work primarily focuses on the ethical issues in health care, public health, and biomedical research.

Contributions to Bioethics

Solomon has made significant contributions to the field of bioethics, particularly in the areas of end-of-life care, informed consent, and public health ethics. She has published numerous articles and book chapters on these topics and has been a frequent speaker at national and international conferences.

The Hastings Center

As President of the Hastings Center, Solomon oversees a wide range of research projects and initiatives aimed at addressing ethical issues in health care and biomedical research. The center is known for its interdisciplinary approach, bringing together scholars from various fields to explore complex ethical questions.

Awards and Honors

Solomon has received several awards and honors for her work in bioethics, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Society for Bioethics and Humanities.

Personal Life

Solomon resides in Massachusetts and is actively involved in various community and professional organizations.

See also

• Bioethics
• Medical ethics
• Hastings Center
• Harvard Medical School