Tag / John B. Francis Chair

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  • Richard Payne

    Richard Payne, MD August 24, 1951 – January 3, 2019 Our colleague and friend, Dr. Richard Payne, 67 – internationally recognized expert in neurology, oncology, pain management, palliative care and bioethics – died January 3 from complications related to a recent cancer diagnosis.   “Do You Know My Richie?” Richard’s association with the Center for…
  • Erika Blacksher, PhD

    Erika Blacksher, PhD JOHN B. FRANCIS CHAIR eblacksher@practicalbioethics.org (816) 979-1358 Curriculum Vitae Erika Blacksher is an ethicist and engagement scientist. She holds the John B. Francis (endowed) Chair at the Center for Practical Bioethics. She is also a Research Professor in the Department of History and Philosophy of Medicine at the University of Kansas School…