Jose Miola

Professor Jose Miola serves as the Deputy Head of School at the Leicester Law School, University of Leicester. His research focuses on medical law and ethics, with notable contributions to informed consent, medical litigation, and healthcare professional standards. He has authored books for leading publishers and his work has been cited by courts in Australia, Singapore, and the Scottish Parliament. Miola has held visiting scholar positions at institutions including the University of Melbourne, University of Otago, and the Ethox Centre at Oxford. He currently co-edits the Medical Law Review, advises the Wellcome Trust and GMC on ethical guidelines, and previously held a professorship at the University of Leeds.

His research explores intersections of law, ethics, and medical practice, emphasizing patient autonomy and professional responsibility. Miola’s articles address topics like pandemic consent protocols, medical innovation barriers, and historical influences on health governance. He has secured grants, including a British Academy award for collaborative research in Australia and New Zealand. Beyond academia, he advocates for ethical standards in cosmetic surgery and healthcare decision-making.

Professionally, Miola balances administrative leadership with scholarly activity, actively shaping medical law discourse through peer-reviewed publications and policy contributions. His work underscores the symbiotic relationship between legal frameworks and ethical imperatives in healthcare.