The Kennedy Institute of Ethics

The Kennedy Institute of Ethics is a center for practically engaged ethics at Georgetown University. Established in 1971 with a founding interest in medical ethics, it is one of the oldest academic ethics centers in the world. Our founders helped to invent the field of bioethics—the ethics of health, the environment, and emerging technology—from the ground up, and we strive to carry on that tradition of creative leadership today through world-class research, teaching, public service, and a spirit of continuous experimentation.