Julie Henry

Julie Henry is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at the École Normale Supérieure de Lyon (ENS de Lyon), affiliated with the UMR 5206 Triangle research unit. Her work bridges philosophy, ethics, and healthcare practices, focusing on Spinozist ethics and contemporary medical dilemmas. She holds roles such as Institutional Review Board (IRB) member at Institut Pasteur and contributes to ethics committees in Lyon hospitals.

Education:

• 2013: PhD in Philosophy, ENS de Lyon
• 2007: Agrégation in Philosophy (French national teaching certification)
• 2006: Master’s in Philosophy, Paris IV Sorbonne

Research Interests: Explore ethical frameworks in healthcare, particularly Spinozist concepts of body-mind relations and their application to medical practices. Key areas include end-of-life care ethics, pediatric oncology follow-up, and the role of emotions in caregiving. Active in interdisciplinary projects linking philosophy with oncology, palliative care, and healthcare sociology.

Recent Articles: Focus on ethical challenges in global oncology trials, resuscitation practices for terminal patients, and long-term pediatric cancer care. Her work analyzes how philosophical anthropology informs modern healthcare dilemmas.

Awards: No specific awards listed, but recognized for contributions to institutional ethics boards and interdisciplinary research initiatives.

Grants & Projects: Led projects like TRADIP’Onco (2019-2021) and START (2017-2021), examining healthcare trajectories and long-term patient follow-up. Active in designing ethical frameworks for telemedicine and clinical trials.

Labs/Teams: Co-founder of the 'Approche plurielle de la santé' program at ENS Lyon and collaborates with Triangle research unit on health sociology projects.