Dr. Daniel Fogal

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Daniel Fogal is an Assistant Professor at the NYU School of Global Public Health specializing in bioethics. He earned his B.A. from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and his Ph.D. from New York University. Prior to his current role, he served as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the NYU Center for Bioethics and worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Uppsala University, participating in the Varieties of Normativity project led by principal investigator Matti Eklund. His research interests include issues surrounding authority, autonomy, and the relationship between competence and welfare. Fogal has contributed to various publications, shedding light on unifying reasons and rationality in ethical discourse, as well as exploring contextualism and epistemic reasons in bioethics. His work is recognized in prominent journals, and he actively engages with the academic community through teaching and advising in the Bioethics Minor program.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

NYU School of Global Public Health • New York, NY

Specializes in bioethics and advises the Bioethics Minor program.

Visiting Assistant Professor

— Present

NYU Center for Bioethics • New York, NY

Engaged in teaching and research within the field of bioethics.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

— Present

Uppsala University • Uppsala, Sweden

Worked on the Varieties of Normativity project.

Requirements for New York University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.