Sheldon Krimsky is a professor of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning at Tufts University. He received his bachelors and masters degrees in physics from Brooklyn College CUNY and Purdue University respectively, and a masters and doctorate in philosophy at Boston University. Professor Krimsky's research has focused on the linkages between science/technology, ethics/values and public policy.

Professor Krimsky is the author of eight books and his writing appears in over 150 publications. His latest book Rights and Liberties in the Biotech Age, co-edited with Peter Shorett, presents arguments in favor of a Genetic Bill of Rights.

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The Genetic Bill of Rights were drafted by The Board of Directors of the Council for Responsible Genetics in spring of 2000.

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Rights and Liberties in the Biotech Age argues for a set of principles to protect us against both the misuse and neglectful use of genetic technology.

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