title: Meeting report: Fifth International Conference on Ethical Issues in Biomedical Engineering.
abstract: Ethical issues in biomedical engineering is a crucial topic that must be addressed. In the spring of 2009, attendees from various professions attended a conference regarding ethical issues at the Polytechnic Institute of New York University. Abstracts representing distinct aspects of the engineering and biotechnology fields and associated ethical concerns were presented. The event featured a debate that engaged participants and panel members in intriguing ethical discussions, and concluded with a social banquet.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation Medicine, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA.
authors.forename: Hebah
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: El-Gendi
authors.forename: Subrata
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Saha
mesh_terms: D026688:Bioethical Issues; D001698:Biomedical Engineering / Q000941:ethics*; D032984:Ethics, Research; D006801:Humans; D007343:Insurance Carriers / Q000941:ethics; D036103:Nanotechnology / Q000941:ethics; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000941:ethics