Stem Cells and Society
This theme investigates the ethical, legal and social implications of stem cell research and emerging technologies, and how we are educating professionals and the next generation of researchers about these issues.
| Ethical, legal and social implications of stem cell research - Professor Megan MunsieResearch focus: enhancing the understanding of legal, ethical and social implications of stem cell science and regenerative medicine. |
 | Stem Cell Education – Dr Rosa McCartyProfessional focus: Design, delivery and evaluation of interdisciplinary learning through stem cell and emerging technology education; use of ‘purpose and product’ for authentic learning experiences, and development of research skills. |
| Law, Ethics and the Emerging Technologies in Health - Professor Jane KayeResearch focus: exploring genomics with an emphasis on biobanks, privacy, data-sharing frameworks, global governance and translational research. |
| Regulation of Personal Data - Professor Mark TaylorResearch focus: investigating the regulation of personal information with emphasis upon health information and genetic data. |
| Sexual Health - Professor Meredith Temple-SmithResearch focus: exploring sexual health, hepatitis C, and health services research. |
| Applied Ethics - Dr Christopher GyngellResearch focus: exploring ethical implications of biotechnologies and the philosophy of health and disease. |
| Health Literacy - A/ Professor Robyn Woodward-KronResearch focus: investigating healthcare communication, intercultural clinical communication, medical education. |
| Practical Ethics - Professor Julian SavulescuResearch focus: exploring ethics of various new or emerging technologies, including new methods of reproduction and enhancement of physical and cognitive performance through drugs or genetic manipulation |
| Applied Philosophy - Julian KoplinResearch focus: understanding the ethics and regulation of cerebral organoids. |