Student                               

Previous Degree(s) & University

Research Interests

Renée Boldut

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Biotechnology, UBC and the BC Institute of Technology

Food Sovereignty, Genetic Ethics, Immigrant Rights

Janine Curtis

Bachelor of Arts & Sciences in Health, with a concentration in biomedicine, St. Francis Xavier University

Clinical ethics, specifically patient autonomy, Reproductive ethics and Research ethics, pertaining to protection of vulnerable communities

Brandon Ellis

 B.A. (Hons) in Political Science, and Certificate in Public Administration, Cape Breton University, and M.A in Political Science, Memorial University

 Artificial Intelligence, Public Health Ethics

Michelle Fornasier

Bachelor of Science with a major in Human Biology and minors in Human Physiology and Human Geography, University of Toronto.

Clinical ethics, pediatric ethics and ethical issues surrounding the expansion of Medical Assistance in Dying policies.

Kayla Kelly

B.A. in Bioethics and Criminology & Socio-Legal Studies with a minor in Philosophy from the University of Toronto.

The patient-physician relationship, healthcare provider well-being, end-of-life care, philosophy of disability.

Hunain Khan

Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours Specialization) with a certificate in Ethics, University of Western Ontario.

Clinical ethics, compassionate care, patient-centered care, and quality improvements ethics.

Kayla Miguez

B.Sc. in Honours Kinesiology, M.Sc. in Muscle Physiology, Bachelor of Civil Law, and Juris Doctor from McGill University

Clinical ethics; Health law; Aging and end-of-life care; Access to care

Jordan Morgan

BA with Honours in Philosophy,  Saint Francis Xavier University

Virtue Theory, Genetic Engineering, Applied Ethics and Moral Theory

Luca Norton

B.A. (Hons.) in Philosophy, Minor in History, McMaster University

MAiD, Mental Health Ethics, Reproductive Ethics, Health Policy

Kelsie Senior

B.Sc. (Hons) in Behavioural Neuroscience, Memorial University

Neuroethics, research ethics, ethical and policy considerations surrounding 2SLGBT+ and disabled individuals, social studies of medicine, public health ethics

Hannah Sladics

B.A. (Hons) in Political Science, Minor in Philosophy, Queen’s University

Harm Reduction, Medical Ethics and Law, Genetic Enhancement, Eugenics, and Euthanasia

Rachel Stewart

B.A. (Hons) in Ethics and Political Philosophy, Minor in the Social Sciences of Health, University of Ottawa

Research ethics, clinical ethics, moral theory/applied ethics, the ethics of substitute-decision making, and ethical considerations concerning the use of AI in diagnostic contexts

Sierra Trivlidis

B.A. in Theological Studies (Minor in Chemistry), Concordia University

Organ donation and transplantation, end of life ethics

Sophie Wells

B.A. in Religious Studies (minor in Classics), Mount Allison University.

Ethics of religious accommodation in health care and the ethics of resource allocation.