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Dr. Kim Overby is a Clinical Professor of Science and Technology Studies at Cornell University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. She holds academic appointments at multiple prestigious institutions and has extensive clinical experience as a physician and clinical ethicist. Her roles include Medical Director of a non-profit human service organization, clinical ethics consultant at New York Presbyterian Hospital and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and co-chair of an ethics committee.
- Education: BS in Zoology (Ohio University), MD (University of Pennsylvania), MBE in Bioethics (University of Pennsylvania)
Her research focuses on ethical issues in healthcare, particularly disability, chronic illness, and marginalized populations. She integrates real-world clinical experiences into teaching contemporary bioethical challenges. Notable publications address organ transplantation ethics, donation consent processes, and pediatric healthcare transitions.
Dr. Overby’s work emphasizes equity in healthcare access and ethical decision-making frameworks. She contributes to curriculum development in Science & Technology Studies and Biology & Society programs at Cornell.
