Institute for the Study of Disability and Bioethics
Upholding the Value of People of all Abilities
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., April 9, 2007 Regent Universitys School of Education announces the launch of the Institute for the Study of Disability and Bioethics (ISDB). The Institute will bring together a prominent group of scholars dedicated to research and public education. Their core research is focused on the cultural response to those diagnosed with or living with disabilities, ethical trends and euthanasia. Their mission is to uphold the value of people of all abilities.
The Institute is led by co-directors Dr. Mark P. Mostert, and Dr. Kelly Hollowell. Mark P. Mostert, Ph.D., hails from South Africa, is a tenured professor and expert in the field of special education. Kelly Hollowell, J.D., Ph.D is a scientist and attorney specializing in biomedical technology with extensive experience in medical science, ethics and public policy.
According to Mark P. Mostert, Ph.D., the Institute will work to increase national awareness of the rising trend among healthcare providers to offer euthanasia as an acceptable social and medical alternative to people with disabilities. Kelly Hollowell, J.D., Ph.D. explains the ISBD will partner with state and national leaders to launch a multi-faceted effort aimed at education, legislation, and public policy reform.
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Founded in 1978 Regent University has some 5,000 students studying on its campus in Virginia Beach, VA and online around the world. Regent offers bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees from a Christian perspective in fields including business, communications, divinity, education, government, law, leadership, and psychology and counseling.