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Dr. Miriam Bentwich specializes in biomedical ethics, with a rich background in political philosophy (PhD), proven expertise in empirical ethics and normative-philosophical ethics research. Her academic publications include a book (Reclaiming Liberty; Palgrave-Macmilan, 2012) and articles in leading academic journals (e.g., Nature Biotechnology, American Journal of Bioethics, American Journal of Public Health, Nursing Ethics, etc.).

Dr Bentwich leads the Medical Ethics & Humanities program at the Faculty of Medicine and was responsible for its unique and innovative design as well as its successful application. Dr. Bentwich is a recipient of the competitive grant offered by the National Institute for Health Policy and won numerous prestigious fellowships and prizes (e.g. Fulbright Post-Doc Fellowship, Dan-David prize for outstanding young researcher, Lady Davis Post-Doc Fellowship, etc.)

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Education/Academic qualification

PhD, Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Feb 2002Sep 2006

Award Date: 1 Sep 2006

Master's Degree, Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Oct 1999Sep 2001

Award Date: 1 Sep 2001

Bachelor, Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Oct 1996Sep 1999

Award Date: 1 Sep 1999

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