LIFE B.Braun Lecture: Science, Public Health, and Democracy
We are pleased to welcome Prof. Lawrence O. Gostin, Distinguished University Professor at Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., as the speaker of the LIFE B.Braun Lecture 2026.
In his lecture, Prof. Gostin will explore the deep interconnection between science, public health, and democracy. He argues that defending scientific integrity is not only a technical task but a moral and civic duty—essential for justice, compassion, and social cohesion.
| Datum: | 19. Februar 2026 |
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| Zeit: | 12.15 Uhr bis 13.15 Uhr |
| Ort: | Hörsaal 1 |
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, science and public health face increasing pressure. Misinformation, amplified through social media and artificial intelligence, has eroded trust in scientific knowledge. Populist movements reinforce anti-science attitudes and endanger international cooperation and solidarity.
About the speaker
Lawrence O. Gostin is Distinguished University Professor and Founding Director of the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law at Georgetown University, Washington, DC. He also directs the WHO Collaborating Center on National and Global Health Law and advises WHO and the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body on the Pandemic Agreement. His work has guided global responses to major health challenges and shaped policies on human rights, global solidarity, and pandemic preparedness.
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