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Leslie Francis is the Alfred C. Emery Endowed Professor of Law and Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the University of Utah. She holds adjunct appointments in Political Science, Family & Preventive Medicine, and Internal Medicine. Her expertise spans bioethics, biomedical science, disability law, genetics, and privacy. She received her PhD in Philosophy from the University of Michigan and her JD from the University of Utah.
Her research focuses on federalism in bioethics, disability rights, and the ethical implications of public health surveillance. Notable works include States of Health: The Ethics and Consequences of Policy Variation in a Federal System (2024) and Sustaining Surveillance: The Importance of Information for Public Health (2021). She has advised numerous organizations, including the Utah Disability Law Center and the American Bar Association's Commission on Law and Aging.
Francis has received awards such as the Distinguished Faculty Service Award and the Linda K. Amos Award. She actively contributes to policy discussions on reproductive justice, genetic ethics, and supported decision-making for marginalized groups.
