Areas of Interest:
The distinction between beneficence and respect in public health paternalism as compared to medical paternalism and how these distinctions effect public health, environmental health, children’s rights, animal rights, emergency preparedness, emerging technologies, education and clinical research.
Education:
M.S. Biology, University of Massachusetts – Lowell
B.S. Biology with Concentrations in Biotechnology & Philosophy,
University of Massachusetts – Lowell
Bio:
Bioethics has always maintained a central role in Kim’s life, goals and interests, leading her to pursue degrees in philosophy and biology. With research experience in both areas, combined with her care and concern for the well-being of others, the bioethics program at NYU couldn’t have seemed more fitting for her to seek a deeper knowledge in philosophy as well as an understanding for its role in education and public health. Upon completing her degree, Kim hopes to continue investigating the molecular relationships between immunobiology, hematology and developmental biology (i.e., stem cell/cancer biology) while pursuing a career in health care, or education (or both), and remaining involved with bioethics.
Honors and Volunteer Work:
Honors Student at UMass Lowell
Creative Research Fellowship with UMass Lowell’s Honors College
Emergency Department Volunteer at Lowell General Hospital
Certified Wilderness First Responder
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Contact:
kgp269@nyu.edu or
kg.piper@nyu.edu
