Professional Summary
Species Delimitation, Evolutionary Theory, Philosophy of Biology
MS Advisor: Dr. Theresa Culley
PhD Advisor: Dr. Robert Skipper
Education
B.Phil: University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA, 2009 (History and Philosophy of Science)
B.A.: University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA, 2009 (Philosophy)
Research and Practice Interests
Primary research interests: History and Philosophy of Biology, History and Philosophy of Science
Secondary research interests: Biomedical Ethics, Applied Ethics, Ethical Theory, Epistemology, Public Policy
Abbreviated Publications
Peer Reviewed Publications
“Toward Philosophy of Science’s Social Engagement”
Francis Cartieri and Angela Potochnik
Erkenntnis 1-16, October 16, 2013
“Development of 16 microsatellite markers within the Camassia (Agavaceae) species complex and amplification in related taxa”
Culley, T; Ju-Fang, L; Kephart, S; Cartieri, F; Theiss, K. Applications in Plant Sciences, 1(8), 2013.
“Controlled release of bioactive doxorubicin from microspheres embedded within gelatin scaffolds”
Defail, A J; Edington, H E; Matthews, S C; Cartieri, F J; Lee, W C; Marra, K C
Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, Volume 79A, Issue 4, pp. 954-962, 2006
Presentations
Poster Presentations
DeFail, A.J.;* Marra, K.G.; Cartieri, F.;* Rajendran, N.; Lee, C.; Edington, H.E. (2006. ) Polymer-based Adjuvant Therapy for the Treatment of Breast Cancer: Controlled Release of Bioactive Doxorubicin from Microspheres Embedded within Gelatin Scaffolds .McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine Retreat, Farmington, PA. .
DeFail, A.J;* Edington, H.E.; Cartieri, F.; Lee, C.; Rajendran, N.; Marra, K.G. (2006. ) Polymer-based Adjuvant Therapy for the Treatment of Breast Cancer: Controlled Release of Bioactive Doxorubicin from Microspheres Embedded within Gelatin Scaffolds .17th Annual Research Day, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA. .
Paper Presentations
Cartieri, Francis (2011. ) Is Neo-Darwinism in Crisis? Lamarck and Epigenetic Inheritance .Athens, Greece. Conference. Level:International
Cartieri, Francis (2011. ) The Specter of Lamarck: Is there reason to Fear? .Salt Lake City, Utah. Conference. Level:International
Cartieri, Francis (2010. ) Extending the Philosophy of Science .Tilburg, Netherlands. Conference. Level:International
R.Skipper, F. Cartieri, L. Craig, V. Gorley, C. Loo (2009. ) Coyne vs. Wade on Wright’s Shifting Balance Theory: Localizing Influence in Scientific Controversies .University of Cincinnati, OH. UC. Level:University
(2012. ) “Population Genomics and Empirical Insufficiency” .San Diego.
(2013. ) “Evolutionary Debunking Arguments: Who needs stories?” .Boulder.
(2014. ) “The New Species Problem” .Madison.
Courses Taught
Practical Ethics: Bioethics
Biomedical Ethics
Philosophy, Science, and Society
Sex and Death