Kao’s Feature in Catholics for Choice

Kao’s Feature in Catholics for Choice

In light of recent denunciations of surrogacy from the teaching authority of the Catholic Church, Dr. Kao shared an alternative, progressive view on the matter to Conscience Magazine: The Magazine of Religion and Reproductive Freedom. You can watch a short video of...
Co-chairing APARRI 2024

Co-chairing APARRI 2024

Dr. Kao served as the co-chair of the 2024 APARRI conference. Held at UC Berkeley from June 11-13, this year’s theme was Religion & Solidarity in Precarious Times and featured keynote speaker Simran Jeet Singh. In addition to overseeing plenary panels,...
“A Must-Read Study….Essential”

“A Must-Read Study….Essential”

“Masterfully integrating her own captivating story of serving as a surrogate mom at age 40 for close friends, Kao builds a compelling ethical framework for understanding surrogacy….This is a must-ready study for those curious about surrogacy and those interested...
CHOICE Recommends Kao’s Book

CHOICE Recommends Kao’s Book

Choice, a publication of the Association of College and Research Libraries / American Library Association (ALA), recently selected Kao’s My Body, Their Baby as a top 25 Humanities title for community colleges. Whe full review appeared in the May 2024 issue of...
Loma Linda U. Lecture

Loma Linda U. Lecture

The Center for Christian Bioethics and the Loma Linda University Health Humanities Program invited Grace Kao to speak about her latest book. She spoke on surrogacy from a Christian perspective and two LMU faculty responded to her talk: Grace Oei and Janice De-Whyte....