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Francis X. Shen is a Professor of Law at the University of Minnesota and a Senior Fellow at the Project on Law and Applied Neuroscience, a collaboration between Massachusetts General Hospital and the Petrie-Flom Center. He founded and directs the Shen Neurolaw Lab, which explores the intersection of law, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence. Additionally, he serves as a Member of the Harvard Medical School Center for Bioethics and Founding Director of the Dana Foundation Career Network on Neuroscience & Society.
- University of Minnesota: Professor of Law, Co-Chair of the Consortium on Law and Values in Health, Environment & the Life Sciences
- Massachusetts General Hospital: Founding Senior Fellow, Executive Director of Education and Outreach for the MacArthur Foundation Research Network on Law and Neuroscience
- Harvard Medical School: Member of the Center for Bioethics
Education:
- B.A. in Economics and English, University of Chicago (2000)
- J.D., Harvard Law School (2006)
- Ph.D. in Government and Social Policy, Harvard University and the Kennedy School of Government (2008)
His research focuses on empirical and interdisciplinary studies at the nexus of law, neuroscience, and AI, addressing topics like criminal culpability, neurotechnology governance, and ethical implications of brain science in legal systems. He pioneered the field of law and neuroscience and co-authored the first law coursebook on the subject. His work has been supported by NIH, NSF, and private foundations.
Scientific Awards:
- Early Career Scholars Medal (2021), American Law Institute
- National Science Foundation Doctoral Fellowship
As an educator, he has taught courses at eight institutions, including Criminal Law, Law & Neuroscience, Law & Artificial Intelligence, and Sports Concussions and the Law. He also co-leads NIH BRAIN Initiative grants on portable MRI and community engagement in neuroimaging research.
