Experts to Share Their Work on the Study of Near Death Experiences, Dying and Consciousness

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March 5, 2012, 11:00 a.m. EST

Scientists and Global Experts to Share Their Work on the Study of Near Death Experiences, Dying and Consciousness at the 11th Annual International Bioethics Forum

MADISON, Wis., Mar 05, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Join global experts as they address the questions related to near death experiences (NDEs), dying and consciousness during the two-day 11th Annual International Bioethics Forum held April 26-27, 2012 in Madison, Wisconsin.

WHAT: The 11th Annual International Bioethics Forum, a yearly event dedicated to sharing scientific information and exploring its social and ethical implications.

THEME: Final Passages: Research on Near Death and the Experience of Dying. Topics include:

-- What has scientific research revealed about NDEs? Is it chemical or something more?

-- What do NDEs suggest about the possibility of consciousness continuing after death?

-- How is dying shaped by cultural and spiritual contexts? What is a "good death"?

-- How does the study of altered states of consciousness contribute to our understanding of death?

-- How do interpretations of NDEs and the experience of death inform life choices?

-- How do life choices influence NDEs and the experience of death?

WHEN: April 26-27, 2012

WHERE: BioPharmaceutical Technology Center, Promega Corporation 5445 East Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg, WI 53711

WHO: Co-hosted by the BioPharmaceutical Technology Center Institute and Promega Corporation.

CONFIRMED PRESENTERS:

-- Peter Fenwick, M.D., F.R.C.Psych. (Senior Lecturer, Institute of Psychiatry, Kings College, London, UK; Mental Health Group, University of Southampton, UK; Consultant Neuropsychiatrist, Maudsley Hospital and John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, UK)

-- Stanislav Grof, M.D., Ph.D. (Professor of Psychology, Department of Philosophy, Cosmology and Consciousness, California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, CA)

-- Jeffrey Guss, M.D. (Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY)

-- Raymond Moody, M.D., Ph.D. (Author, Scholar/Researcher, Lecturer, Instructor and Private Counselor, Anniston, AL)

-- Steve Paulson (Executive Producer, To The Best of Our Knowledge, Wisconsin Public Radio and Public Radio International) (Moderator)

-- William Richards, Ph.D. (Psychologist, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD)

-- Peter Russell, (Fellow, Institute of Noetic Sciences, The World Business Academy and The Findhorn Foundation) (Closing Meditation)

-- Penny Sartori, Ph.D. (Nurse and Medical Researcher, The Intensive Therapy Unit, Morriston Hospital, Swansea UK)

-- Marilyn Schlitz, Ph.D. (President and CEO, Institute of Noetic Sciences, Petaluma, CA)

-- Pim van Lommel, M.D. (Cardiologist, Department of Cardiology, Rijnstate Hospital; NDE Researcher and Author, Arnhem, The Netherlands)

-- Eric Weiss, Ph.D. (Psychotherapist; Adjunct Professor, California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, CA and Sophia Center of Holy Names College, Oakland, CA; Distinguished Scholar, Esalen Center for Theory and Research, Big Sur, CA)

The 11th Annual International Bioethics Forum is open to the general public but limited to 350 participants. For more information or to register, please visit: http://www.btci.org/bioethics/default.html .

SOURCE: BioPharmaceutical Technology Center Institute

BioPharmaceutical Technology Center Institute 
        Karin Borgh, (608) 277-2508 
        karin.borgh@btci.org
        

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