New Imaging Technologies at the End of Life: Promises and Ethical Challenges

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Andrea Vicini, S.J., M.D.
Boston College

Date:ÌýMarch 30, 2011

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Abstract

Recent studies with functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) suggest that we might detect consciousness in vegetative patients with a minimally conscious state. Theologically, these developments invite us to re-think consciousness, identity, and care by focusing on relationality.

Speaker Bio

Andrea Vicini, S.J., M.D.

Andrea Vicini, S.J., M.D.,Ìýis an Associate Professor of Moral Theology and Bioethics at the Faculty of Theology of Southern Italy: S. Luigi (Naples, Italy). He is currently Visiting Assistant Professor and was formerly Gasson Chair (2009-2010) at Boston College. A practicing pediatrician, he received his Medical Degree and specialization in pediatrics from the University of Bologna (Bologna, Italy), a Bachelors in Theology from Centre Sevres (Paris, France), a Licentiate in Sacred Theology from the Weston Jesuit School of Theology, a Ph.D. in Theological Ethics from Boston College, and a second doctorate in Sacred Theology at the Faculty of Theology of Southern Italy. He has taught in Italy, Albania, Mexico, Chad, France, and in the United States. A lecturer and member of important associations of moral theologians and bioethicists (in Italy, Europe and the United States), his research interests include: fundamental moral theology, biotechnologies, reproductive technologies, end of life issues, medical ethics, genetics, and environmental issues.Ìý

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Andrea Vicini, SJ, M.D. spoke at a lunch colloquium presentation about the Promises and Ethical Challenges of New Imaging Technologies for End of Life Care on March 30, 2011 at the Boisi Center.

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