Northwestern Events Calendar

Show past events

Feb
5
2026

Secrets of a God Committee - John Franklin

SHOW DETAILS

When: Thursday, February 5, 2026
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM CT

Where: Robert H Lurie Medical Research Center, Searle seminar room, 303 E. Superior, Chicago, IL 60611 map it

Cost: free - only Zoom attendees are required to register

Contact: Myria Knox   (312) 503-7962
p-knox@northwestern.edu

Group: Medical Humanities & Bioethics Lunchtime Montgomery Lectures

Category: Academic, Lectures & Meetings

Description:

The Master of Arts in Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program

 

Presents

 

A Montgomery Lecture

 

With

 

John Franklin MD, MSc, MA
Professor of Psychiatry, Transplant Surgery, 
Medical Humanities and Bioethics
Associate Dean, Health Equity and Student Support
Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University

Secrets of a God Committee

Dr. Franklin will reflect on his 35 years of transplant selection committee membership, focusing on psychological and ethical aspects of the work.

This lecture is open to the public and will be held in the Searle Seminar Room in the Lurie Research Building (303 E Superior St), Chicago Campus. For those outside the Chicago area and anyone who would prefer to attend remotely, a Zoom option is also available.

Only Zoom attendees are required to register
** PLEASE REGISTER TO RECEIVE THE ZOOM LINK**
REGISTER HERE

Read more about this series | Sign up for lecture announcements

Register
Feb
19
2026

Ethical Implications of Using AI Agents in Research - Mohammad Hosseini

SHOW DETAILS

When: Thursday, February 19, 2026
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM CT

Where: Robert H Lurie Medical Research Center, Searle seminar room, 303 E. Superior, Chicago, IL 60611 map it

Cost: free - only Zoom attendees are required to register

Contact: Myria Knox   (312) 503-7962
p-knox@northwestern.edu

Group: Medical Humanities & Bioethics Lunchtime Montgomery Lectures

Category: Academic, Lectures & Meetings

Description:

The Master of Arts in Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program

 

Presents

 

A Montgomery Lecture

 

With

 

Mohammad Hosseini, PhD, MA
Assistant Professor
Department of Preventive Medicine
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine 

Ethical Implications of Using AI Agents in Research

AI agents are compound AI models that are connected to other resources like datasets, repositories and robots, and can autonomously conduct research. Questions explored in this talk include: Are ethical values and principles of science threatened by AI agents? How should we use AI agents responsibly to avoid erosion of public trust?

This lecture is open to the public and will be held in the Searle Seminar Room in the Lurie Research Building (303 E Superior St), Chicago Campus. For those outside the Chicago area and anyone who would prefer to attend remotely, a Zoom option is also available.

Only Zoom attendees are required to register
** PLEASE REGISTER TO RECEIVE THE ZOOM LINK**
REGISTER HERE

Read more about this series | Sign up for lecture announcements

Register
Mar
5
2026

Tom Buller - Montgomery Lecture Series

SHOW DETAILS

When: Thursday, March 5, 2026
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM CT

Where: Robert H Lurie Medical Research Center, Searle seminar room, 303 E. Superior, Chicago, IL 60611 map it

Cost: free - only Zoom attendees are required to register

Contact: Myria Knox   (312) 503-7962
p-knox@northwestern.edu

Group: Medical Humanities & Bioethics Lunchtime Montgomery Lectures

Category: Academic, Lectures & Meetings

Description:

The Montgomery Lecture series addresses diverse topics within bioethics and the medical humanities. Presenters are faculty, affiliates, and alumni of the Medical Humanities and Bioethics Graduate Program—along with special guests. The lectures run every other Thursday from noon to 12:45pm during The Graduate School's fall, winter, and spring quarters. They are open to students, faculty, and the general public. Formerly titled, "Special Topics in MH&B," this series was renamed in 2013 for Emeritus Professor Kathryn Montgomery.

WATCH THIS SPACE FOR UPDATES!

This lecture is open to the public and will be held in the Searle Seminar Room in the Lurie Research Building (303 E Superior St), Chicago Campus. For those outside the Chicago area and anyone who would prefer to attend remotely, a Zoom option is also available.

Only Zoom attendees are required to register
** PLEASE REGISTER TO RECEIVE THE ZOOM LINK**

REGISTER HERE

Read more about this series | Sign up for lecture announcements

 

Register
Apr
2
2026

Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program - Montgomery Lecture Series

SHOW DETAILS

When: Thursday, April 2, 2026
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM CT

Where: Robert H Lurie Medical Research Center, Searle seminar room, 303 E. Superior, Chicago, IL 60611 map it

Cost: free - only Zoom attendees are required to register

Contact: Myria Knox   (312) 503-7962
p-knox@northwestern.edu

Group: Medical Humanities & Bioethics Lunchtime Montgomery Lectures

Category: Academic, Lectures & Meetings

Description:

The Montgomery Lecture series addresses diverse topics within bioethics and the medical humanities. Presenters are faculty, affiliates, and alumni of the Medical Humanities and Bioethics Graduate Program—along with special guests. The lectures run every other Thursday from noon to 12:45pm during The Graduate School's fall, winter, and spring quarters. They are open to students, faculty, and the general public. Formerly titled, "Special Topics in MH&B," this series was renamed in 2013 for Emeritus Professor Kathryn Montgomery.

WATCH THIS SPACE FOR UPDATES!

This lecture is open to the public and will be held in the Searle Seminar Room in the Lurie Research Building (303 E Superior St), Chicago Campus. For those outside the Chicago area and anyone who would prefer to attend remotely, a Zoom option is also available.

Read more about this series | Sign up for lecture announcements

 

Apr
9
2026

Medical Humanities and Bioethics Program - Montgomery Lecture Series

SHOW DETAILS

When: Thursday, April 9, 2026
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM CT

Where: Robert H Lurie Medical Research Center, Searle seminar room, 303 E. Superior, Chicago, IL 60611 map it

Cost: free - only Zoom attendees are required to register

Contact: Myria Knox   (312) 503-7962
p-knox@northwestern.edu

Group: Medical Humanities & Bioethics Lunchtime Montgomery Lectures

Category: Academic, Lectures & Meetings

Description:

The Montgomery Lecture series addresses diverse topics within bioethics and the medical humanities. Presenters are faculty, affiliates, and alumni of the Medical Humanities and Bioethics Graduate Program—along with special guests. The lectures run every other Thursday from noon to 12:45pm during The Graduate School's fall, winter, and spring quarters. They are open to students, faculty, and the general public. Formerly titled, "Special Topics in MH&B," this series was renamed in 2013 for Emeritus Professor Kathryn Montgomery.

WATCH THIS SPACE FOR UPDATES!

This lecture is open to the public and will be held in the Searle Seminar Room in the Lurie Research Building (303 E Superior St), Chicago Campus. For those outside the Chicago area and anyone who would prefer to attend remotely, a Zoom option is also available.

Read more about this series | Sign up for lecture announcements