Insoo Hyun, PhD, is the editor-in-chief of That’s Life and the inaugural director of the Center for Life Sciences at the Museum, bringing a wealth of academic and research experience to the role. Dr. Hyun previously served as director of research ethics and a faculty member of the Center for Bioethics and senior lecturer on Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School. He was professor of bioethics and philosophy at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine for more than 18 years. He has been interviewed frequently on National Public Radio and has served on national commissions for the Institute of Medicine and the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, DC. He is the author of Bioethics and the Future of Stem Cell Research (Cambridge University Press, 2013).

Ellie Pharo is the managing editor and an active contributor in That’s Life and works as a Coordinator with the Centers for Public Science Learning, working across all Centers to help connect cutting-edge science and impactful partnerships to the public through the Museum of Science. She holds Bachelor’s degrees in both Psychology and Political Science from Virginia Commonwealth University and is passionate about making science learning accessible to us all, with special interest in the life sciences and how they affect our daily existence. 

Eva Cornman is an Education Associate at the Museum of Science and a science writer. She recently completed her master’s degree in Science Writing at MIT, where she developed her expertise in translating complex research into clear, engaging narratives. Prior to that, she studied molecular and cellular biology and managed a human gut microbiome laboratory at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Elizabeth Brown is an Education Associate at the Museum of Science where she delivers a range of scientific topics to audiences of all ages through live presentations, drop-in style activities, and engagement with the community in the greater Boston area. She holds a BS in Natural Resources from the University of Vermont and is obtaining her MEd in Learning, Teaching, and Educational Transformation at UMass Boston. She is passionate about making science not just accessible but exciting to learn about for every kind of learner. Her interests include wildlife conservation, cellular biology, psychology, and most importantly connecting people to science!

Adelaide Young is an informal STEAM learning designer and an Education Associate at the Museum of Science. Utilizing a wide range of digital and analog media, she creates learning experiences and materials for all ages that combine artistic and scientific practice. She holds a master’s degree in Learning Design, Innovation, and Technology from the Harvard Graduate School of Education in addition to a BM (bachelor’s of music) in Music Education from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. As an artist, scientist, and educator, she seeks to understand and celebrate the multi-faceted nature of knowledge and creativity.

Hannah Hayes holds a MS in Bioethics from Harvard Medical School and a BA in Art History from Wheaton College. She is fascinated by the connection between art and medicine, and currently works at NYC Health + Hospitals with their Arts in Medicine team supporting patients and staff in a variety of arts interventions.  Her interests lie in uncovering the ethical concerns surrounding healing within the built environment and advocating for arts accessibility as a public health necessity. 

Sydney Collins is obtaining a Master of Science in Bioethics at Harvard Medical School, and is a recent graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where they studied rehabilitation psychology; public policy; and global cultures, language, and education. Her interests lie in exploring the moralization of health in public health interventions, the intersections of religion and medicine, and the ethical landscape of emergent technologies, such as generative-Artificial Intelligence.

Eduardo Seraidarian Najjar, MD, MS, MBA, is a psychiatrist from Sao Paulo, Brazil, and also holds a MS in Bioethics from Harvard Medical School. He is an assistant professor of psychiatry, and his clinical work is focused on personality and mood disorders. His interest in bioethics comes from reflections about clinical decisions, the intersection between medicine and philosophy, narrative ethics, and public health policy.

Katherine Brinton, BSN, RN, CPN, is registered nurse with over seven years of experience in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). She is currently enrolled in the Master of Science in Bioethics program at Harvard Medical School. Her interests are in organizational ethics and the ethics of fetal and neonatal care. As an active member of the figure skating community, she is also interested in exploring the intersection of bioethics, sport, and international policy.

Lara Celik is studying for a Master of Science in Bioethics at Harvard Medical School, and is a recent graduate of Manhattan University, where she studied philosophy, physics, and chemistry. She aspires to become a neurosurgeon, and her interests lie in balancing the sciences and the humanities. Ranging from neurology to cosmology to multiculturalism, she hopes to illustrate the interconnectedness of our existence.

Bill Nguyen is an MBE student at Harvard Medical School and director of learning at the Human Health Project. He received his BS in psychological and brain sciences and BA in philosophy at UC Santa Barbara. He is interested in the mind and how our understanding of it informs medicine, technology, ethics, and beyond.

Lisa Lewis, MPH, is a Master of Science in Bioethics candidate at Harvard Medical School. She has worked in leadership and consulting roles in biomedical research, hematology/oncology/immuno-oncology clinical development and medical affairs, and public health, from bench to beside and from academia to the pharmaceutical industry. Lisa holds a BS in Biology from Stony Brook University, MPH from New York Medical College and recently completed certificates in Leadership Development to Advance Equity in Health Care at The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Media & Medicine – How to Tell Stories That Make a Difference at Harvard Medical School – Blavatnik Institute, Department of Global Health and Social Medicine. Lisa is passionate about supporting the next generation of leaders and students in life sciences and STEM, health equity, inclusive research and responsible innovation.

Lorenz Faihs, MD, is a resident physician from Vienna and a Master of Bioethics candidate at Harvard Medical School. During his studies at the Medical University of Vienna, he was dedicated to enhancing bioethics curricula by supporting teaching activities, surveying his peers about their needs and wishes, and co-authoring teaching materials. His primary interest in bioethics lies in teaching ethics in medical schools, fostering clinical ethics consultation services in Europe, and addressing new and emerging issues, such as the ethics of artificial intelligence.

Dessislava Fessenko is a lawyer, bioethicist and AI ethicist, and researcher and lecturer in the fields of policy, regulation and ethics of AI and data. She is an expert appointed to the Support Pool of Experts of the European Data Protection Board, as well as an independent ethics evaluator to the European Research Executive Agency. Her bioethics work focusses on the ethical implications of AI design, development and use, and on justice and fairness of machine learning and data.

James Henderson is a critical care researcher and Master of Science in Bioethics candidate at Harvard Medical School. Stemming from his time as an Emergency Medical Technician, James' academic interests include the ethical and legal frameworks surrounding end-of-life care and decision-making processes in the ICU. In his free time, he enjoys cycling, traveling, and piloting small airplanes.

Arianna Komorsky is a Master of Science in Bioethics candidate at Harvard Medical School and a recent graduate of Wake Forest University, where she studied philosophy and psychology. Her bioethical interests include exploring the nature of doctor-patient-caregiver relationships and the ethics of insurance and pharmaceutical companies’ policies and decision-making procedures.

Abby Kovan is a medical based Speech-Language Pathologist and Master of Bioethics candidate at Harvard Medical School. Her bioethical interests and professional work intersect in the areas of end-of-life care, communication and swallowing disorders, and clinical ethics consultation.

Cydney Rose is a critical care nurse and Master of Bioethics candidate at Harvard Medical School. Her bioethical interests include end-of-life care, ethical considerations for patients with substance use disorders, and building relationships between medical institutions and community organizers.

Linda Zhong is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Bioethics at Harvard Medical School. Drawing on her prior experiences as a clinical study coordinator in phase 1 clinical trials within oncology, Linda’s academic interests include exploring the ethical challenges present in clinical research, personalized medicine, and the process of drug development. 

Yuanrun Zhou is a Master of Science in Bioethics candidate at Harvard Medical School. She recently received her BA in Philosophy and Theater from Bates College. Her bioethics interests lie at the intersection of global policymaking and biotechnology, especially neurotechnology, genomics and genetics, and procreative technology.