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David Resnik

b. 1962

American bioethicist

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About David Resnik

Born 1962. David Resnik is an American philosopher, known for Scientific misconduct.

David Benjamin Resnik (born November 30, 1962) is an American bioethicist who works at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS). He is known for his work on the nature of scientific misconduct.

Education and career Resnik earned his B.A. in philosophy from Davidson College, his M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and his J.D. from Concord University School of Law. He taught at the University of Wyoming from 1990 to 1998, and directed the Center for the Advancement of Ethics there from 1995 to 1998. He then joined the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University (ECU) as associate professor of medical humanities and associate director of the Bioethics Center. He was promoted to full professor at ECU in 2002. In 2004, he left ECU to join the NIEHS.

Resnik was elected a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 2017.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Known for
Scientific misconduct
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Davidson College, Concord University, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Employers
East Carolina University, University of Wyoming, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Awards
Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science; American Association for the Advancement of Science
Also known as
David Benjamin Resnik, David B Resnik

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped David Resnik's

Frequently asked questions

Who is David Resnik?

American bioethicist

When was David Resnik born?

David Resnik was born on 30 November 1962.

What is David Resnik's occupation?

David Resnik is a philosopher.

What is David Resnik known for?

David Resnik is known for Scientific misconduct.

What nationality is David Resnik?

David Resnik is American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: David Resnik

Β· Wikidata: Q60194377

Β· DBpedia: David Resnik

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