Conducting Groundbreaking Research in Bioethics and Palliative Care

Treuman Katz Center for Pediatric Bioethics and Palliative Care

The Treuman Katz Center serves as a national resource for pediatric bioethics and palliative care scholarship. Treuman Katz Center investigators conduct research to improve quality of life, medical decision-making and communication for children with serious illness and their families as well as to address the complex bioethical issues affecting families, healthcare institutions and society. Learn more about who we are.

About Us

Learn more about who we are and read our 2023 Annual Report.

Meet Our Members

Meet the members of the Treuman Katz Center for Pediatric Bioethics and Palliative Care.

Featured Research

Arika Patneaude Named to Cambia Healthcare's Sojourns Scholar Leadership Program

This program is renowned for leadership development in palliative care, naming experts ranging in specialties from clinical to social work.

Dr. Ben Wilfond and Devan Duenas Publish Book, “Challenging Cases in Clinical Research Ethics”

Latest book publication with a comprehensive collection of clinical research ethics cases and commentaries.

Donor Perspectives on Informed Consent and Use of Biospecimens For Brain Organoid Research

Researchers at Seattle Children’s learn about donor preferences in relation to health-related research with brain organoids.

Dr. Jori Bogetz is Connecting Clinicians and Parents on a Deeper Level

She is focusing on enhancing communication and building clinician-family relationships to improve care for children with severe neurological impairment.

Upcoming Events

19th Annual Pediatric Bioethics Conference

Join us for the 19th annual Pediatric Bioethics Conference and the second Pediatric Nursing Bioethics Conference in Seattle, Washington.

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Request a Research Ethics Consultation

Our research ethics consultants offer advice to researchers, research staff and personnel involved in protection of human subjects and research participants who have questions about a research study. Learn more or request a research ethics consultation.

Watch Grand Rounds

Each year, the Treuman Katz Center sponsors three to four presentations that focus on ethical issues in medicine. Watch current and past presentations.

Participate in Research

Our dedicated researchers are working relentlessly to improve treatments for more than 200 diseases and conditions to discover the most effective, least invasive and best options for the kids who need it most. Learn more about which clinical trials and research studies are available at Seattle Children’s.

Donate to the Treuman Katz Center

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Contact Us

Treuman Katz Center for Pediatric Bioethics and Palliative Care

For questions or inquiries,
email: treumankatzcenter@seattlechildrens.org
call: 206-884-8355.

Physical Address

1900 Ninth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101

Mailing Address

M/S JMB-6
1900 Ninth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101