Lawrence Roberge holds a M.S. in Biomedical Sciences (1989) from University of Massachusetts Medical Science School (Worcester, MA) and a Biotechnology Studies Certificate (1994) from Becker College (Worcester, MA) as well as earning two separate B.S. degrees (Zoology/minor Chemistry and Psychology-both in 1985) from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
He has taught a variety of biology and technology related courses at Lesley University, Holyoke Community College, Anna Maria College, Assumption College, Bay Path College, Elms College, and Quinsigamond Community College, including Biotechnology, Bioethics, Chemistry, Human Biology, Nutrition, Anatomy & Physiology, Environmental Science, Genetics, and Technology & Society.
Mr. Roberge formerly worked for four years (at NERAC, Inc., a former NASA-affiliated technology transfer facility) advising companies across the United States, Canada, and Europe on business, regulatory, patent, and technical issues for the biotechnology, aerospace, chemical, pharmaceutical, medical diagnostic, nutritional, agro-biotechnology, cosmetic, and medical device industries. He has privately consulted for biomedical companies and consulted for various prolife organizations on issues of vaccine technology, fertility monitoring, and biotechnology.
Mr. Roberge has done research in endocrinology, neuroscience, molecular biology, social/clinical psychology, and industrial development of radioisotope decontamination. He has published work on the neuroscientific basis of aggression in hamsters, immunology, and reproductive medicine. He is the author of the book The Cost of Abortion: An Analysis of the Social, Economic and Demographic Effects of Abortion on the United States (1995, Four Winds Publications).
He has published numerous articles on cloning, abortion vaccine technology, fetal tissue research, cloning, RU-486, oral contraceptives, biotechnology, the medical, social, and economic effects of abortion on women and society, and the effects of technology on society. Among his published works, include “Asherman’s Syndrome: A Consequence of Abortion”, “Cloning: Scientific, Technological, and Ethical Considerations”, “Condom Technology: Review of Data and a Proposed Model for Prophylactic Failure”, “RU486: The Hidden Effects”, “Transplantation of Aborted Fetal Ova: A Short Analysis”, “Abortifacient Vaccines: The hCG Vaccine”, “The Y2K (Year 2000 Computer Problem) Issue: A Brief Analysis”.
Mr. Roberge has been listed in Who’s Who In Science And Engineering as well as a Who’s Who In America. He was elected as one of the “Outstanding Young Men of America 1998”. In 2000, he was awarded “Celebrated Teacher” by the Springfield Chamber of Commerce’s Teaching Excellence Award Committee (Springfield, MA) as well as being awarded to “Who’s Who in America’s Teachers”. He has been twice the recipient of Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) sponsored intensive training workshops; in summer of 1998, at University of Massachusetts for Advanced Biology studies and in summer 2000, at Hampshire College for Molecular Biology and Genetics studies.
He is a member of The New York Academy of Science, World Future Society, American Academy for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the Catholic Association of Scientists and Engineers (CASE), Society of Catholic Social Scientists (SCSS), University Faculty for Life (UFL), and The Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity.
Mr. Roberge has been active in social as well as technology affairs. For example, in June 1995, he submitted testimony to the U.S. Senate Labor and Human Resources Committee against the nomination of Dr. Henry Foster to the post of Surgeon General. He also has written and spoken out against the use of human embryonic stem cell research.
He has been interviewed regarding biotechnological, bioethical, technological, and prolife issues for various radio and television programs such as “Family News in Focus”, “Truths That Transform”, “CBN News”, “Point of View with Marlin Maddoux”, “Franciscan University Presents”, “Catholic Newswire”, “Radio Liberty”, and in such publications as The Washington Times, The Washington Post, World magazine, Wired.Com, The Boston Globe, BusinessWest, and the Christian American.
Mr. Roberge’s personal interests include gardening, camping, reading, and computer technology.