Richard Byron Gibson

Richard Byron Gibson is a Lecturer at Aston Law School within the College of Business and Social Sciences at Aston University, where he joined in September 2024. He holds a PhD in Bioethics & Medical Jurisprudence (University of Manchester, 2021), an MA in Bioethics & Society (King's College London, 2015), and a BA in Philosophy (University of the West of England, 2013). His research focuses on applied ethics, bioethics, and the intersection of law with medical technologies. Notable roles include Editorial Board membership for the Journal of Bioethical Inquiry and the American Philosophical Association Blog, alongside media contributions to platforms like The Prindle Post. His work bridges philosophical inquiry with practical legal frameworks, addressing topics like body integrity dysphoria, cryonics ethics, and xenotransplantation governance.

Teaching responsibilities include courses on Legal Systems and Skills, Law for Business, and Medical Law & Ethics. Prior roles include a Visiting Scholar position at The Hastings Center (New York) and a Postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Texas Medical Branch. His recent publications explore emerging technologies' ethical dilemmas, financial implications of medical innovations, and regulatory challenges in biotechnology.