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Professor of Bioethics, University of Sydney

Ainsley Newson is Professor of Bioethics at Sydney Health Ethics, University of Sydney. She is an authority on ethical issues arising in human genetics, genomics and reproduction, including the development and use of new technologies across these domains. Ainsley has published over 150 research outputs and has helped gain more than $65m in research funding in Australia and internationally. Ainsley is a regular contributor to media across print, radio, television and online; and is adept at discussing complex issues with non-expert audiences.

Experience

  • 2020–present
    Professor of Bioethics, University of Sydney
  • 2016–2019
    Associate Professor of Bioethics, University of Sydney
  • 2013–2015
    Senior Lecturer in Bioethics, University of Sydney
  • 2008–2012
    Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Ethics, University of Bristol
  • 2006–2008
    Lecturer in Biomedical Ethics, University of Bristol
  • 2003–2006
    Research Fellow in Ethics and Genetics, Imperial College London

Education

  • 2004 
    University of Melbourne, LLB (Hons)
  • 2002 
    University of Melbourne, PhD
  • 1997 
    University of Melbourne, BSc (Hons)

Research Areas

  • Bioethics (Human And Animal) (220101)
  • Applied Ethics (2201)
  • Ethical Use Of New Technology (E.G. Nanotechnology, Biotechnology) (220103)
  • Medical Ethics (220106)