Profiles in "Bioethics" Expertise Area

  • Maienschein explores the history and philosophy of development and cell biology, exploring ways that biology, bioethics and bio-policy play out in society, with an emphasis on effective communication.
  • Manninen teaches and researches in philosophy, with an emphasis on applied ethics, medical ethics, philosophy of religion, and philosophy and film. She also has interests in social and political philosophy.
  • Ellison's research and teaching focus on research ethics and ethics education. She directs the School of Life Science Ethics Program and is the Associate Director of the Center for Biology and Society.
  • Jason Robert is Dean's Distinguished (Associate) Professor in the Life Sciences.
  • Hurlbut is trained in the history of modern biomedical and life sciences. His research lies at the intersection of science and technology studies, bioethics and political theory.
  • Jenny Brian's research explores the intersections of politics, ethics, technoscience and business.
  • Dr. O'Neil researches humane technology and ethical innovation to explore human-technology relationships that are responsive to how humans think, create, and thrive.
  • Nate Wade serves as the Associate Vice President and Chief of Staff to the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of ASU. He is also a Research Assistant Professor.
  • Steven Hoffman is an immunologist, neuroscientist and philosopher who has studied how the immune system and brain interact, and currently is integrating this work into philosophical perspectives.