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Ben Hurlbut is an Associate Professor in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University (ASU), with expertise in Science and Technology Studies (STS), bioethics, and political theory. He investigates the governance of biomedical research, focusing on intersections of science, law, and democracy. His work addresses ethical and political challenges posed by emerging technologies like CRISPR and genome editing.
Affiliations:
- Lincoln Center Affiliated Faculty, ASU
- Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict
- Center for Biology and Society
- Senior Global Futures Scientist, Global Futures Scientists and Scholars
Education:
- Ph.D. in History of Science, Harvard University (2010)
- A.B. in Classics, minor in History, Stanford University (2001)
Research Interests:
Hurlbut examines how scientific advancements interact with democratic processes, religious pluralism, and public reason. Key themes include governance frameworks for biotechnology, the legacy of historical scientific milestones like Asilomar, and ethical implications of genome editing. His book Experiments in Democracy: Human Embryo Research and the Politics of Bioethics (2017) explores these dynamics.
Grants & Awards:
- $217,400 from Templeton Religion Trust for "Beyond Secularization: piloting new approaches to the study of religion, science and technology in public life" (2016-2018)
- $200,000 from Religion and Innovation in Human Affairs Grants Program for research on transhumanism and secularization (2012-2014)
- Awarded 2016 Excellence and Innovation in Teaching by ASU's School of Life Sciences
Labs & Collaborations:
He co-leads initiatives like the Bio + Society Collaboratory and participates in interdisciplinary projects addressing biobank governance, synthetic biology ethics, and global science oversight.
