Kurt Blankschaen

Kurt Blankschaen, PhD (Boston University) is an assistant professor of philosophy at Daemen University, where he also directs the Medical Humanities program. In 2023, he began working with the American Red Cross of Western New York's Pride Alliance Resource Group. Blankschaen primarily works on applied ethical issues in social ontology and how marginalized communities access healthcare resources. He also has a growing research interest in sexual health ethics, especially within the LGBTQ community.