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Chancellor’s Professor of Law at the University of California, Irvine School of Law, Michele Goodwin is a pioneering scholar in health law, bioethics, and reproductive justice. She founded the Center for Biotechnology and Global Health Policy and its Reproductive Justice Initiative, shaping interdisciplinary research at the intersection of law, medicine, and social justice. Her work critiques systemic inequalities in healthcare access, particularly for marginalized communities, and explores the criminalization of maternal health decisions. A 2020-21 Academic Senate Distinguished Faculty Award recipient, she has authored influential books like Policing the Womb and contributes to global debates on reproductive rights, anti-racism in health law, and bioethical governance.
Research interests span constitutional law, feminist jurisprudence, and the ethical implications of biotechnological advancements. Goodwin’s advocacy extends beyond academia, informing policy through writings on abortion rights, racial justice, and international humanitarian law. Her articles address pressing issues like the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act, biopreservation ethics, and legal responses to healthcare commodification.
Her scholarly contributions are widely cited in courts, media, and international organizations. Notable recent work includes critiques of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and explorations of race and bioethics. She directs interdisciplinary initiatives fostering collaboration between law, medicine, and public health sectors.
