Anita Ho

Dr. Anita Ho is an Associate Professor in bioethics and health services research at the University of British Columbia's Centre for Applied Ethics, and an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of California, San Francisco's Bioethics Program. Her research focuses on ethical dimensions of AI in healthcare, end-of-life care, healthcare disparities, and shared decision-making. She holds a PhD and MPH, combining expertise in clinical ethics, public health, and philosophy. Dr. Ho serves as a Section Editor for BMC Medical Ethics and editorial board member for International Journal of Feminist Approaches to Bioethics.

Her work addresses critical issues like AI health monitoring's ethical implications, trust in healthcare relationships, and global health equity. She has published over 60 articles and authored a book on AI ethics. Her research emphasizes balancing technological innovation with relational autonomy, particularly for marginalized populations. Dr. Ho has contributed to policy debates on vaccine access for incarcerated individuals, opioid management, and palliative care in diverse cultural contexts.

Media & Public Engagement: Dr. Ho frequently discusses ethics during global health crises (e.g., pandemic policies, vaccine equity) in outlets like The Globe and Mail and The Washington Post. She advocates for equitable AI development, emphasizing participatory governance and regulatory frameworks to prevent harm to underserved groups.