Alison McLennan

Dr. Alison McLennan is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Canberra's Faculty of Business, Government and Law. Her work focuses on the intersection of intellectual property law and emerging technologies, particularly synthetic biology, stem cell research, and nanotechnology. She has collaborated with institutions like CSIRO and the Australian Academy of Science, and her research has been presented at international conferences including Yeast 2.0.

• Education: PhD in Synthetic Biology Regulation (Australian National University)

Her research explores balancing technological risks and benefits, with notable publications on patent law, open science, and bioethics. Projects like Synthetic Biology and Intellectual Property in Australia highlight her focus on ownership frameworks and commercialization challenges.

She actively supervises PhD students and engages in interdisciplinary collaborations, particularly between law and biotechnology sectors.