Imogen Goold

Imogen Goold is a Professor of Medical Law at the University of Oxford's St Anne's College. She holds a PhD from the University of Tasmania (2005) and a Master's in Bioethics from Monash University (2005). Her work focuses on reproductive medicine law, bioethics, property law in biomedical contexts, and medical decision-making for children. She previously worked at the Australian Law Reform Commission and the World Health Organization, addressing issues like genetic information privacy and global access to genetic healthcare. Her research explores moral arguments in IVF regulation, ownership of body parts, and legal frameworks for medical disputes. She leads projects such as 'Enhancing Responsibility' and 'NeuroLaw,' and chairs the Family and Medical Law Research Group.

Her publications span over 30 journal articles, 3 books, and numerous book chapters. Recent work includes analyzing wrongful conception damages, cross-jurisdictional medical decision-making for children, and reforming secondary victim claims in tort law. She is also involved in public discourse on medical ethics through blogs and media commentary.

Goold is affiliated with institutions like the Bonavero Institute of Human Rights and teaches modules on jurisprudence, tort law, and medical ethics. Her academic roles include coordinating access and outreach initiatives.