William Hurlbut
Assistant Professor
Neurobiology
Stanford University
United States of America
Biography
William B. Hurlbut, MD, is Adjunct Professor of Neurobiology at the Stanford Medical School. His primary areas of interest involve the ethical issues associated with advancing biomedical technology, the biological basis of moral awareness, and studies in the integration of theology with the philosophy of biology.In addition to teaching at Stanford, he has also worked with NASA on projects in astrobiology and was a member of the Chemical and Biological Warfare Working group at the Center for International Security and Cooperation.
Research Interest
Bioethics, Stem Cell Ethics, Biomedical Technology, Human Nature,Oxytocin
Publications
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Hurlbut WB (2007) Ethics and embryonic stem cell research: altered nuclear transfer as a way forward. BioDrugs 21: 79-83.
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Hurlbut WB, George RP, Grompe M (2006) Seeking consensus: a clarification and defense of altered nuclear transfer. Hastings Cent Rep 36: 42-50.
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Hurlbut WB (2006) Framing the future: embryonic stem cells, ethics and the emerging era of developmental biology. Pediatr Res 59: 4R-12R.
