Nathan P Crowe

Nathan P Crowe is a historian of science at the University of North Carolina Wilmington specializing in the development of biosciences during the 20th and 21st centuries. His research spans history of biotechnology, developmental biology, genetic engineering, and medical humanities.

• Primary email: crowen@uncw.edu

Research Focus

Crowe investigates:

• Historical evolution of biotechnology and genetic engineering
• Ethical and societal implications of cloning research
• Interdisciplinary intersections between science, technology, and medicine
• Model organism selection in developmental biology
• Memorialization of scientific breakthroughs like the Asilomar Conference

Publication Trends

His work analyzes:

• Biotechnology's commercialization (e.g., Genentech origins)
• Historical patterns in organismal choice for research
• Disciplinary formation of developmental biology
• Scientific controversies in cloning research
• Medical humanities integration into academic departments