Mark Yarborough

Mark Yarborough is a Dean's Professor of Bioethics and Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine. He serves as Director of the Clinical Research Ethics Program and is affiliated faculty in the Department of Religious Studies, reflecting his interdisciplinary expertise in ethics, medicine, and religion.

His research interests center on bioethics and clinical research ethics, with additional focus on the intersection of religion and medical ethics. His work addresses ethical challenges in clinical research, informed consent, and health policy, contributing to responsible medical practice and research governance.

Mark Yarborough has made significant contributions to medical ethics and bioethics through leadership and scholarship. While specific publications and awards are not listed in the current information, his endowed professorship and directorship indicate national recognition in the field of clinical research ethics.

He advises on ethical frameworks in clinical research and is involved in shaping institutional policies. His interdisciplinary appointment supports collaboration across medicine, philosophy, and religious studies. He is also engaged with ethics training and oversight in research contexts.

Mark Yarborough leads the Clinical Research Ethics Program at UC Davis, a key initiative ensuring ethical standards in human subjects research. This program supports researchers, institutional review boards (IRBs), and trainees in navigating complex ethical issues in clinical investigations.