Associate Professor of Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital / Harvard Medical School
A leading reconstructive plastic surgeon and co-author of the landmark 2018 article “Physicians aren’t burning out—they’re suffering from moral injury.” Dr. Talbot will reflect on what has transpired since the publication, how the concept of moral injury has evolved, and what steps can be taken to support clinicians and advocates at every level of care.

Professor of Medicine and Public Health, Boston University
A nationally recognized expert in refugee health, trauma, and human rights, Dr. Crosby has evaluated hundreds of survivors of torture and helped shape international protocols for medical documentation. She will present a powerful real-life case study that exemplifies the intersection of trauma, care, and clinician moral distress.

Director of Patient Advocacy, Boston Medical Center
Co-founder of BMC’s “Healing Pups” program, Ms. Katzanek brings experience in trauma-informed care, institutional advocacy, and patient-centered support.

Bioethicist, Legal Strategist, Co-Founder of Humatics
A legal and intellectual-property expert with decades of experience in the life sciences and healthcare innovation sectors, Mr. Cohen provides a critical ethical and systems-based lens.

Associate Professor of Practice, Assumption University
Co-developer of Assumption’s Health Advocacy curriculum and longtime patient advocacy leader.