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Health, Biomedical Science and Society Initiative

The Health, Biomedical Science and Society Initiative is the Aspen Institute policy program charged with exploring critical issues in medical science and health policy and how they may affect our individual health and that of our families, communities, nation and world.

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Franmarie Kennedy

Franmarie Kennedy

Deputy Director
Health, Biomedical Science and Society Initiative
Franmarie Kennedy is Deputy Director of the Health, Biomedical Science and Society policy program. Over the course of her career, she has worked in all aspects of education and health policy,...

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Track II Dialogue on Climate Change and Energy
February 12, 2012 - February 14, 2012
Washington, DC

Past

The Great Conversation: Engaging Young Aspen

February 9, 2012
Aspen, CO

2012 Great Books Discussion Series
February 8, 2012
Aspen, CO

Aspen-NewSchools Entrepreneurial Leaders for Public Education
February 8, 2012 - February 12, 2012
Aspen, CO

Great Decisions Series
February 7, 2012
Aspen, CO

Winter Words 2012: Ann Patchett
February 7, 2012
Aspen, CO

Israel's Future in a Changing Middle East featuring Ambassador Dennis Ross
February 6, 2012
Washington, DC

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