Regina Hurley

Regina Hurley, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University at Buffalo. Her work bridges Applied Ontology and Epistemology, focusing on how structured frameworks can address complex ethical and biomedical challenges. She teaches courses such as Environmental Ethics, Introduction to Feminist Philosophy, and Ethical Problems and Public Issues.

• Education: PhD in Philosophy from Northwestern University
• Contact: rhurley3@buffalo.edu, 106 Park Hall, UB North Campus

Research Themes: Hurley’s scholarship integrates ontology development with bioethics and social philosophy. Recent publications, including articles on digital twins and virus research coordination, highlight her interdisciplinary approach. Her work on the COVID-19 Infectious Disease Ontology underscores the role of ontologies in pandemic preparedness.

Publications analyze trends in biomedical data integration, narrative ethics, and digital modeling. Despite no explicit awards listed, her collaborative projects in PLoS ONE and the American Journal of Bioethics reflect impactful contributions.