Kimberly J. Cogdell – Assistant Professor
B.S. Hampton University, J.D. UNC Chapel Hill

Kimberly Cogdell is originally from Fayetteville, NC. She received her undergraduate degree in molecular biology from Hampton University and her juris doctor from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has also completed graduate work in biology at North Carolina Central University and public health specializing in health policy and administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Law at North Carolina Central University School of Law where she teaches Bioethics, Antitrust, and Health Law.

In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Professor Cogdell is the co-founder of the Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Law Institute (BPLI) and coordinates many program development activities for the law school. She is also the chair of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) at the university.

Prior to joining the law school faculty Professor Cogdell served as Academic Program Coordinator at North Carolina Central University where she coordinated program development activities for the university’s science programs including the Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise (BRITE) and the Biomedical/Biotechnology Research Institute (BBRI). Professor Cogdell has also worked at Bayer Healthcare in the Biological Products Division.

Her area of research interest involves the law surrounding genetic manipulation, stem cell transplants, and artificial reproductive technology. She is also interested in health disparities and chronic conditions in vulnerable populations. She is currently working on an article in this area.

Professor Cogdell also has extensive experience in international development and has studied in both Australia and Spain in various capacities. She earned a certificate in international development from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She uses these skills to do pro bono work with the Latino community.

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Contact Information:
kcogdell@nccu.edu - Email

(919) 530-6618 - Phone