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Carlos Novas is an Associate Professor of Sociology and Graduate Coordinator at Carleton University's Department of Sociology and Anthropology. His research focuses on Science and Technology Studies, Social Studies of Science, governmentality, biopolitics, and genetic technologies. He holds a PhD from the University of London.
His work examines how genetics intersects with governance, ethics, and social structures, particularly in medical settings and patient advocacy movements. Notable areas include predictive genetic testing, biocitizenship, and the political economy of pharmaceuticals. He critiques how biotechnological advancements shape individual and collective identities, healthcare policies, and state power.
Novas has contributed to understanding orphan drug development, rare disease activism, and the ethical dimensions of genetic counseling. His articles analyze the interplay between scientific practices, regulatory frameworks, and societal values in contemporary biopolitical contexts.
Despite his extensive scholarship, no specific awards or grants are highlighted in the provided text. His teaching and mentorship roles are central to his academic profile, though no advisees are listed here.
