Francis Shen, JD, PhD
Lecturer on Psychology in the Department of Psychiatry, Part-time, HMS
Professor of Law, University of Minnesota
Member, HMS Center for Bioethics
Francis X. Shen, JD, PhD is a Professor of Law and Faculty Member in the Graduate Program in Neuroscience at the University of Minnesota, and co-directs the Neurotech Justice Accelerator at Mass General Brigham. He received his JD from Harvard Law School and his PhD from Harvard University. His research explores the legal and ethical implications of advances in neuroscience, neurotechnology, and artificial intelligence. Bioethics areas of interest include: neuroethics, research ethics, and technology and AI ethics. Dr. Shen was awarded the Early Career Scholars Medal by the American Law Institute, one of two medals awarded every other year, for his work as a pioneer in establishing the interdisciplinary field of law and neuroscience.