Careers in Bioethics Research and Scientific Policy Development

Dr. Zubin Master is an Associate Professor of Biomedical Ethics and will discuss careers in bioethics research and policy development.

Dr. Zubin Master is an Associate Professor of Biomedical Ethics at the Mayo Clinic. Previously, he was an Associate Professor at the Alden March Bioethics Institute of Albany Medical College, Research Associate for University of Alberta’s Health Law Institute, and has held several adjunct or visiting professor appointments at the University of Montreal, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIH), and the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. Dr. Master also worked in public service as a Senior Policy Advisor at Health Canada where he led the development of Health Canada’s Scientific Integrity Framework and developed regulations under the Assisted Human Reproduction Act. He holds an undergraduate degree in genetics from York University, a PhD in cellular and molecular biology from the University of Toronto, and completed post-doctoral fellowships in bioethics and health policy at Dalhousie University and the University of British Columbia

His research interests broadly cover the ethical and policy issues related to stem cells and regenerative medicine, genetics, research ethics, and the responsible conduct of research. Dr. Master is interested in understanding how the beliefs and perceptions of patients, physicians and scientists on scientific evidence impact health care decisions. Much of his work centers on analyzing the direct-to-consumer market of FDA-unapproved stem cell treatments. He is also interested in ethical and policy issues related to Right to Try and the FDA’s Expanded Access Program. Lastly, his work in research integrity concentrates on authorship and publication ethics, mentorship, and the research integrity climate. Dr. Master is part of several boards and committees both within and outside Mayo Clinic.