Williams Lecture: Bioethical Responsibilities in the Era of Global Warming
Established in 2013, this lecture series honors J. Richard Williams, Sr., MD, a Tulane graduate and dedicated Selma physician known for his compassion, service, and published cancer research. Reflecting his lifelong commitment to patient-centered care, the series highlights the importance of trust and empathy in the patient–physician relationship.
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Larry R. Churchill is Stahlman Professor of Medical Ethics Emeritus, Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He played a major role in developing two bioethics programs: Vanderbilt and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Churchill has been cited for excellent in teaching at both Vanderbilt and UNC. He is a member of National Academy of Medicine and a Fellow of The Hastings Center. He is the author of seven books, including most recently Ethics for Everyone: A Skills-Based Approach, with Nancy King and Gail Henderson, Bioethics Reenvisioned: A Path Toward Health Justice, and a forthing volume with Elizabeth Lanphier, Bioethical Responsibilities in 21st Century Crises. Churchill’s work has been featured in popular media such as USA Today, The New York Times, Bill Moyers’ Journal, and the Alex Gibney documentary Money-Driven Medicine. |
