Dr. Wendy Mariner

Professor

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Biography

Wendy K. Mariner is an Emeritus Professor at Boston University, specializing in Health Law, Ethics, and Human Rights. She holds a Doctor of Law from Columbia University, a Master of Public Health from Harvard University, and a Master of Laws from New York University School of Law. Her career includes significant contributions to Health Law, public policy, and interdisciplinary biomedical research. She has a strong academic background that integrates legal frameworks with public health principles, shaping the way we understand health law's impact on society. Mariner has received numerous awards for her teaching excellence and scholarly contributions, including being recognized by the American Bar Foundation and Boston University for her pioneering work in law and medicine. Throughout her career, she has published widely on topics related to health policy, legal regulation, and government oversight in healthcare. Her work has had a significant influence on legal education and public health policy development.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

Boston University • Boston, MA

Teaching and conducting research in Health Law, Ethics, and Human Rights.

Awards

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Fellow

2014-01-01
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Boston University Faculty Council Inaugural Lectureship Award

2012-01-01
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McDonald-Merrill-Ketcham Memorial Award for Excellence in Law & Medicine

2012-01-01
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Scholar/United Methodist Teaching Award

2011-01-01
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Distinguished Speaker Award Lecture

2008-01-01
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Jay Healey Distinguished Health Law Teacher Award

2008-01-01
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Norman Scotch Award for Excellence in Teaching

1999-01-01

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.