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Michelle McGowan is an Associate Professor at the University of Cincinnati with dual appointments in the College of Medicine (Department of Pediatrics, Division of General and Community Pediatrics, Ethics Center) and College of Arts and Sciences (Department of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies), where she serves as Graduate Program Director. Her work bridges feminist theory and bioethics to analyze ethical dimensions of reproductive and genomic technologies.
Her educational background includes:
- Bachelor's in Sociology from Boston College (2000)
- PhD in Women's Studies from University of Washington (2007)
- Postdoctoral training in Genetic Research Ethics at Case Western Reserve University (2009)
Dr. McGowan's research examines how patients, families, and providers navigate ethical dilemmas in technologies like oocyte donation, preimplantation genetic diagnosis, and precision medicine. She investigates gendered perspectives on risk-benefit assessment and develops policy frameworks for clinical and research settings, emphasizing participant voices in bioethical discourse.
Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2013-2019) reveals consistent focus on ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of genomics, with increasing attention to adolescent engagement, precision medicine rhetoric, and clinician roles in commercial testing. Her work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaboration across bioethics, genomics, and feminist theory.
As Graduate Program Director for Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, she teaches courses in reproductive politics, gendered health aspects, feminist methodologies, and comparative health policy. Her administrative leadership complements her research in creating educational frameworks for emerging bioethical challenges.
Dr. McGowan collaborates with Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center's Ethics Center and Division of General and Community Pediatrics, participating in interdisciplinary teams addressing pediatric genomics ethics and community-based reproductive health initiatives.
