Our Story
Zaev and Robert met during graduate school whilst studying ethics at Harvard Medical School. Whilst initial conversation centered around Liverpool Football Club, they quickly recognized they shared many convictions when it came to ethics in medicine and technology. Zaev and Robert identified a need for more comprehensive ethical oversight of health technology companies to ensure that the interests of all stakeholders are met. Yet, at the same time, they shared concern that ethical oversight all too frequently adds restrictive red tape that obstructs, rather than advances, progress in health technology. As they progressed through graduate school and in their endeavors afterwards, they saw how ethical overreach often hampers different kinds of businesses. However, Zaev and Robert often discussed how addressing ethics at the forefront of company formation and development, in line with company and organizational values and pragmatics, can benefit not only consumers but businesses long-term.
The decision was made to form a consulting company that could offer such advice up front -- a "red team" rigorously investigating the ethical issues that have or will arise within companies, and an overarching goal of providing concrete, actionable recommendations for improving the ethical aspects of various sectors of business. Zaev and Robert believe that highlighting the ethical benefits of businesses and integrations is integral to an unbiased, forward-thinking review, which should not simply be reduced to isolation of ethical challenges and risks.
Meet the Team
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A multi-national team from the United States, United Kingdom, and South Africa with diverse training and backgrounds bringing creative and expert perspectives
What We Value
At EthiX Lab, we are committed to prioritizing ethical considerations in all of our work and believe that ethical decision-making is essential to sustainable business success, particularly in today's day and age. We strive to understand our clients' unique needs and goals, and to provide customized solutions that meet their specific ethical challenges. Working collaboratively with clients and stakeholders is vital, and we maintain open and transparent communication throughout all stages of our engagements. We are also committed to staying up-to-date on the latest ethical trends and best practices, and to continually improving our own skills and expertise, without sacrificing long-held traditions or clients' ethos. We maintain the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in all of our work, and are committed to acting with honesty, transparency, and respect in all of our interactions.
We are dedicated to continuing to make a positive impact on the world, and to using our skills and expertise to help create a more ethical and sustainable future.
Client-Centered Relationships
By prioritizing client relationships, we have established a reputation as a trusted and reliable partner in promoting ethical practices and values within organizations. Building strong client relationships continues to be essential for EthiX Lab as an ethics consulting company, as it helps us understand the unique needs and challenges of each client and provide customized solutions that align with their values and goals.
Confidentiality & Privacy
Confidentiality and privacy are fundamental values for EthiX Lab as we deal with sensitive information regarding our clients' business practices, ethical concerns, and potential risks. Maintaining strict measures ensures that our clients feel comfortable sharing information with us and that we protect their interests and reputation. By upholding these values, we maintain our reputation as a trustworthy and ethical consulting firm.
Growth & Innovation
We operate in a dynamic and ever-changing field. By staying at the forefront of emerging ethical issues, trends, and best practices, EthiX Lab can offer clients innovative solutions that are relevant and effective. Continuously improving and expanding our services and expertise also allows us to grow our client base, build our brand, and contribute to the broader community of ethics professionals.
Public Relations
By helping our clients develop their businesses ethically, we hope that they are proud of their engagement with EthiX Lab, and that advertising themselves as an ethically-guided company helps cultivate more customers. PR can help our clients to build and maintain a positive reputation, navigate ethical challenges and crises, engage stakeholders effectively, and position themselves as ethical leaders in their industries
Collaboration
Effective communication and collaboration with our clients enables us to provide ongoing support and guidance as they navigate complex ethical dilemmas and decision-making processes, as well as gain a deeper understanding of our clients' unique needs, challenges, and goals. This collaborative approach also helps to develop tailored solutions and client satisfaction.
Creative Solutions
Ethical challenges can often be complex and require out-of-the-box thinking. By encouraging creative problem-solving, EthiX Lab offers our clients innovative, effective, and pragmatic strategies for addressing both known and unforeseen ethical concerns. This approach allows us to adapt within the ethical landscape and stay ahead of emerging ethical issues and trends.
Company Leadership
Founder & CEO
Dr. Zaev D Suskin
MD | MBE | BA
Dr. Zaev D Suskin is an emergency medicine physician from the Atlanta, Georgia with roots in Johannesburg, South Africa. Zaev earned three undergraduate degrees from Vanderbilt University in psychology and cognitive neuroscience, philosophy, and medicine, health, and society. He then matriculated to Georgetown University School of Medicine where he earned his medical doctorate (MD), and earned his master's degree in bioethics (MBE) from Harvard Medical School with a focus in neuroethics and neurolaw.
Zaev has multiple medical, bioethical, neuroethical, and technological publications in major peer-reviewed journals. He has won multiple awards for presentations and research at various ethics conferences nationally and internationally, was awarded the Scholl Fellowship by the Pellegrino Center for Clinical Bioethics where he continues to serve as an associate neuroethics scholar, and as an Editor for Philosophy, Ethics, and Humanities in Medicine. Zaev's research interests focus on neuoethics, psychosurgical procedural development, medical device design and development, artificial intelligence and machine-learning, and the interplay of medicine and law.
Zaev is an avid runner, having run over 30 marathons and ultra-marathons, photographer with publications for the BBC, The New York Times, and National Geographic, hot air balloonist, scuba diver, and will find a way to play golf anywhere in the world.
Dr. Robert Torrance is a medical doctor and bioethicist from Scotland with roots in New Zealand. He has an undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of York (UK), where he received a first class with distinction for his final dissertation on working memory. Robert earned his medical degree from the University of Aberdeen, where he received the competitive AFZ Giles Scholarship, a “top quality abstract” prize at the 23rd European Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and a class prize for the highest distinction in medical ethics. Whilst at medical school, Robert received a scholarship to undertake research in bioethics at Duke University and served as a visiting bioethics scholar at the University of Otago, where he worked in paediatric ethics and neuroethics respectively. Robert completed Part A of Membership to the Royal College of Surgeons (England).
Robert embarked on a master’s degree in bioethics (MBE) at Harvard Medical School, where he met Zaev. During his Doctorate of Public Health (DrPH), Robert conducted research in global health & international development for two UN agencies, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and the Lancet Commission on Gender and Global Health. Robert is an Honorary Research Fellow in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at the University of Auckland.
Robert has multiple bioethics and medical publications in major peer-reviewed journals. He has presented his research at both national and international conferences. Robert’s research interests include AI/machine learning, population health ethics, health policy, neuroethics, accountability/governance of institutions, gender-based violence, and web3/cryptocurrency. In his spare time, Robert can be found paragliding, surfing, or supporting Liverpool FC. Robert has performed violin concertos with orchestras and made numerous televised appearances on the BBC, even making it onto the reality TV show 'Classical Star.'
Founder & COO
Dr. Robert J Torrance
Mbchb | DrPH | MBE | BSC
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