Mark Mercurio

Mark Mercurio is a Professor of Pediatrics (Neonatology) at Yale School of Medicine and holds leadership roles as Co-Director of the Program for Biomedical Ethics and Director of the Yale Pediatrics Ethics Program. He previously served as Chief of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine until 2022. His academic training includes a BA from Princeton University, MD from Columbia University, and an MA in Philosophy from Brown University. Dr. Mercurio specializes in neonatal ethics, medical education, and policy.

• Education:
• BA in Biochemical Sciences, Princeton University (1978)
• MD, Columbia University (1982)
• MA in Philosophy, Brown University (2004)

His research focuses on ethical dilemmas in neonatology, resuscitation decisions, and parental rights. He has published widely on topics like periviability ethics, gestational carrier legal issues, and neonatal palliative care. Key honors include the William G. Bartholome Award for Ethical Excellence (2023) and Gerald Merentsein Lecturer (2020).

Dr. Mercurio’s work emphasizes interdisciplinary ethics education and policy development, particularly in neonatal critical care and palliative care implementation. He is actively involved in global medical ethics advocacy through organizations like FASPE and the American Academy of Pediatrics.