MacDuffie Lab
Promoting Ethical Research in the Neurosciences
The human brain is our most complex and personal organ. Advances in neuroscience research have built collective knowledge and hold great promise for improving the lives of people affected by neurodevelopmental, psychiatric and neurologic conditions.
Our lab is focused on understanding the social and ethical impacts of advances in neuroscience research. We seek to draw in and learn from the perspectives of those most likely to be impacted by cutting-edge science.
Kate MacDuffie, MA, PhD
Dr. MacDuffie is an investigator in the Treuman Katz Center for Pediatric Bioethics and Palliative Care and Assistant Professor in the UW Department of Pediatrics. She holds a BS in Neuroscience from the University of Michigan, PhD in Clinical Psychology from Duke University, and MA in Bioethics from the University of Washington.
Dr. MacDuffie uses a combination of qualitative, quantitative and conceptual research methods in her work. She is a consultant for the ITHS Research Bioethics Consultation Service and engages in teaching and mentoring.
Outside of work, she enjoys hiking in the beautiful Washington woods with her family and dog.
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Jose Aguayo-Barragan
Clinical Research Coordinator II
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Betty Cohn
PhD Candidate
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Caitie Hawley, MSPH
Scientific Project Manager I
Caitie is a project manager I with the Treuman Katz Center for Pediatric Bioethics and Palliative Care at Seattle Children’s Hospital. She has a decade of experience managing a variety of clinical research studies ranging from behavioral interventions, drug and vaccine trials, cardiovascular health, and most recently, pediatric bioethics and palliative care. Her passions include community engagement, health equity, reproductive justice, and vaccines. She has an MSPH in Global Disease Epidemiology and Control from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and has completed a Certificate in Biomedical Regulatory Affairs from UW. In her spare time, she enjoys reading and rock climbing.
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Brian Nyugen
Undergaduate Research Assistant
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Gauri Raman
Undergaduate Research Assistant