Dr. Nita Farahany

Professor

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Biography

Nita Farahany is a leading scholar on the ethical, legal, and social implications of emerging technologies. As the Robinson O. Everett Distinguished Professor of Law and Philosophy at Duke University, she serves as the Founding Director of Duke Science & Society and is the Faculty Chair of the Duke MA in Bioethics & Science Policy. Farahany is a principal investigator for the SLAP Lab and is frequently invited as a commentator in national media, including radio shows, and as a keynote speaker at diverse academic, legal, corporate, and public venues. Her current scholarship emphasizes the implications of neuroscience, genomics, and artificial intelligence on law and society, addressing bioethical issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, FDA regulations, and the intersection of science and criminal law. Additionally, she has testified before Congress as an expert witness. Farahany's extensive contributions to legal and scientific journals include her recent book, 'Battle for the Brain: Defending the Right to Think Freely in the Age of Neurotechnology' (St. Martin’s Press, 2023).

Research Interests

Experience

Distinguished Professor

— Present

Duke University School of Law • Durham, NC

Focuses on the ethical, legal, and social implications of neuroscience and emerging technologies.

Principal Investigator

— Present

SLAP Lab • Durham, NC

Conducts research on the intersection of law and emerging technologies.

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)