Eric Juengst

Eric Juengst, PhD, is a Professor in the Departments of Social Medicine and Genetics at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill. He directs the UNC Center for Bioethics and has held leadership roles in NIH-funded research on ethical and social implications of genomic technologies. His career includes serving as Chief of the NIH's Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications Branch (1990–1994) and directing the Center for Genetic Research Ethics and Law at Case Western Reserve University (2005–2010).

• Education: B.S. Biology, University of the South (1978); Ph.D. Philosophy, Georgetown University (1985)
• Professional Service: National Advisory Council for Human Genome Research, NIH; March of Dimes National Bioethics Committee; FBI DNA Advisory Board

Research focuses on ethical challenges in genetics, biotechnology, and personalized medicine. Recent articles include studies on genomic landscapes of gynecologic cancers, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to integrating scientific advancements with ethical frameworks.

• Awards: Golden Eurydice Prize (2005)
• Grants: Longstanding NIH funding for projects on ethical implications of genomic medicine

Labs/Teams: Leads the UNC Center for Bioethics, fostering collaborations on emerging biotechnologies’ societal impacts.