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Peter A. Rinck is the patron of the "Ethics and Philosophy" Chapter of TRTF.
uring the last years, the scope of the Chapter on Ethics and Philosophy has extended beyond ethics and philosophy to quality, honesty and integrety of science and medicine. It has also opened the Foundation to the humanities.
Ethics or "moral philosophy" is the branch of philosophy that deals with the values of human life in an understandable and systematic manner. It is concerned with the type of conduct or character that is approved or disapproved of in terms of right or wrong, of good or bad, and meant to help and guide humans to make morally right choices in their daily activities.
The first Round Table conference on "Ethics and Medical Imaging" was arranged in January 1999, follow-up meetings for and with an interested audience took place every other year. Some Thoughts on Contemporary Ethics in Medicine is a summary of arguments brought forward and aspects discussed during the 1999 meeting; it was published in Rinckside, as were comments and summaries of other meetings in this series.
Personal and cultural values on the one hand, and research and scientific values on the other seem to be on the decline in modern societies. Where science is concerned, there is a mass production of "scientific results" by an ever increasing number of young and not-so-young researchers fighting for recognition, resources, and positions. Reports on results of clean science and research have been outnumbered by shallow, even fraudulent presentations, bogus claims, influenced by commercial or personal interests. In addition, there is a lack of knowledgeable reviewers for grant applications and publications.
Misinterpretation of scientific publications disseminated by mediocre journalist in newspapers articles and other media publications, concocting facts, and mixing opinion with scientific results distort the understanding of science and medicine by the society as a whole.
The revitalization of scientific and research codes of standards, honesty, integrety, and the imperative knowledge of fundamental scientific and research principles will be included in future discussions and proposals of the Chapter on Ethics.
Robert N. Muller is the patron of the "EMRF" Chapter of TRTF.
he European Magnetic Resonance Forum (EMRF) originated at the university laboratory of Nobel Prize winner Paul C. Lauterbur laboratory in the United States in 1982 when some of the European research group members decided that the ideas and basics of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) should be brought and taught to European scienists and medical doctors.
It is the oldest interdisciplinary institution in Europe devoted to medical and biological magnetic resonance, bridging the gap between the exact sciences and academic medicine.
Patricia de Francisco is the patron of the "Humanitarian Aid" Chapter of TRTF.
fter earlier projects in Albania and Colombia,TRTF's Humanitarian Aid Chapter supports Fundación Corazones Solidarios, a Colombian foundation dedicated to helping small children of very poor families since 2006.
It focuses on child development and tries to promote and impart health values and proper eating attitudes as well as a sense of community, and to prepare children for school. The Foundation offers not only a safe care center for children but also includes advice, help, and training for the parents, particularly the mothers who usually bear much of the burden of everyday life. Aside of some permanently employed staff, volunteers working for the Foundation involve them and give lectures on nutrition, hygiene, problem solving, etc.
The Fundación Corazones Solidarios offers these children three essentials: nourishment (two good meals a day), education (basic pre-school skills), and lots of tender love. The idea is that these three elements will provide the means to break the cycle of poverty.
The impact and outcome of the activities is monitored closely, the results discussed and the work constantly adjusted and improved.
The foundation has operated for nearly twenty years with very good results. It started on a small scale: in a rented house and helping about six children and their families. At present, some 60 children are being taken care of and, in part with the support of TRTF, the Foundation has been able to buy the property where it is located now. In December 2010, additional Canadian support allowed the re-building of the existing house and the addition of three class rooms, and toilet and shower facilities suitable for small children. Meanwhile also the old builing was renovated.
Covid Crisis. Due to the circumstances, the Foundation had to close its doors for some time but has slowly begun to re-open in mid-summer 2021. In spite of restrictions, and thanks to generous financial donations received during 2020/2021, the children were cared for in the best way possible, and their learning and playing activities continued through the internet. The members of the foundation board and the teachers accomplished a fantastic job adapting to the circumstances. The parents are also making great efforts to ensure that the children can join in the activities. Unfortunately, the second-hand shop selling donations in kind had to be closed and all end-of-year celebrations in 2020 were also cancelled, but the children received their annual Christmas gifts.
Corazones Solidarios es una entidad sin ánimo de lucro, que brinda y promueve la educación integral del menor sin recursos económicos, para lograr igualidad en sus condiciones educativos y forjar su futuro con alegría, optimismo y sin violencia.
Corazones Solidarios (the Joint Hearts) is a non-profit organization that provides and promotes education of children without financial resources to achieve equality in their educational conditions and shape their future with joy, optimism, and without violence.
Feel free to contact us if you want to support this project or if you have additional questions: Send us an e-mail.
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