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Lomax Boyd is an Assistant Research Professor at the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics and a Civic Science Fellow. His work focuses on the ethical and scientific implications of emerging brain models such as organoids, chimeras, and genetically engineered organisms. He holds a PhD in Genetics and Genomics from Duke University and completed postdoctoral training in neurogenetics at The Rockefeller University.
Education:
- BS in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, University of Richmond
- MS in Biology, College of William and Mary
- PhD in Genetics & Genomics, Duke University
- Postdoctoral Research, The Rockefeller University
Research Interests: Boyd explores how neurobiological discoveries intersect with ethical questions, particularly regarding moral status, public epistemology, and science communication. His work bridges neuroethics education, the governance of organoid research, and the societal implications of biotechnologies.
Grants & Funding:
- Kavli Foundation: Studying epistemic beliefs and public attitudes toward science
- Dana Foundation: Neuroscience trainee ethics engagement programs
Key Projects: Leads the Neuroscience & Society initiative connecting neuroscientists with stakeholders. Co-authored the Baltimore Declaration on organoid intelligence governance.
