Arthur L. Caplan
Mitty Professor of Bioethics, New York University
Chapter Member: New York City SSN
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About Arthur
Caplan’s research focuses on transplantation vaccines, public health, reproductive technology and rights, research ethics, and end of life issues.
Contributions
In the News
Regular contributions by Arthur L. Caplan to Medscape.
Opinion: "Three-Year Medical School Has Benefits, Ethicist Says," Arthur L. Caplan, Medscape, January 3, 2025.
Quoted by Chuck Idelson in "Elvis Isn't Here to Protect Us From the Next Polio Outbreak," Common Dreams, January 2, 2025.
Opinion: "HHS Nominee RFK Jr. Not Good for America’s Health: Ethicist Says," Arthur L. Caplan, Medscape, December 3, 2024.
Publications
Vaccination Ethics and Policy: An Introduction with Readings (edited with ). (The MIT Press, 2021).
Provides a comprehensive exploration of the ethical, legal, and policy challenges surrounding vaccination, covering the entire vaccine lifecycle—from research and development to safety, promotion, and distribution.