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Anna Smajdor is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Oslo. Her research focuses on bioethics, with particular emphasis on reproductive ethics, the intersection of artificial intelligence and ethics, and the moral implications of emerging biotechnologies.
- Education: First degree in Philosophy from the University of Edinburgh; PhD from Imperial College London.
- Academic Affiliation: Practical Philosophy Group at the University of Oslo.
- Previous Roles: Lecturer in Ethics at the University of East Anglia (UK).
Anna's research explores ethical questions in reproductive technologies, including artificial gametes, synthetic DNA, and pregnancy classification debates. She also examines how AI advancements challenge traditional moral frameworks, particularly in human relationships with technology and nature. Her work spans theoretical and applied ethics, with significant contributions to journals like Journal of Medical Ethics and Theoretical Medicine and Bioethics.
Recent publications address controversies in whole-body gestational donation, the ethics of cellular reprogramming, and epigenetic implications for identity and harm. Her articles often engage with interdisciplinary themes, combining philosophy, law, and biotechnology.
Anna collaborates with scholars such as Joona Räsänen, Daniela Cutas, and Adrian Villalba. She is actively involved in projects like Integreat and contributes to the Practical Philosophy Group, advancing discussions on the moral status of medical innovations and societal adaptation to technological change.
