Linda Hogle , PhD

Stanford University
Palo Alto, CA

Dr. Linda Hogle researches emerging cultural, political, economic, regulatory and ethical issues in biomedical engineering, currently focusing on tissue engineering (TE). A National Science Foundation-supported project examines the interdisciplinary nature of tissue engineering work, including new concepts and approaches to problem-solving that arise when teams of researchers from diverse disciplinary backgrounds collaborate on tissue engineering projects. Another project funded by the Greenwall Foundation examines emerging regulatory, policy and ethics debates of relevance to the tissue engineering field. Additionally, she is developing resources and case material for publication and teaching on research ethics in medical device design and development. Dr. Hogle's work has primarily centered around the collection and use of human biological materials. She has conducted research on organ and tissue transplantation, xenografting, and the storage and use of human embryonic and adult tissue. Her publications in the area of law and policy include the use of human tissue materials within the political and cultural contexts of the U.S. and European Union, as well as changing FDA views on biological and pharmaceutical classifications, labeling and promotion. Her training in medical anthropology came from the Joint Program in Medical Anthropology at UCSF/UCBerkeley, where she received her Ph.D. in 1996. Hogle's expertise bridges several fields, including the history and social study of science, technology and medicine, and industrial analyses of various medical technologies. Her work as a social scientist has been enhanced by applying her clinical knowledge as a medical technologist and her years of administrative experience in hospitals and health care organizations.