Dr. Christopher Robertson

Biography

Christopher Robertson joined the faculty at Boston University School of Law in 2020 and is a tenured professor and N. Neal Pike Scholar in Health and Disability Law. He also holds a professorship in Health Law, Policy, and Management at Boston University School of Public Health. His research is focused on health law, institutional design, and decision-making. Professor Robertson has authored significant works in various domains, including torts, bioethics, professional responsibility, conflicts of interest, criminal justice, and public health disparities. His 2019 book, 'Exposed: Health Insurance Incomplete,' published by Harvard University Press, along with co-edited volumes like 'Nudging Health: Behavioral Economics and Health Law,' illustrate his contribution to the field. His work has been published widely in prestigious journals such as the New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, and Science, and featured in well-known media outlets like The Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, and NPR Marketplace. He has received funding from entities such as the NIH and the Greenwall Foundation, and has been recognized with awards including the Harvard Law School Health Law Scholar Award and the Oberman Prize for contributions to health law and bioethics.

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