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Caroline Benedicte Nitter Engen is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Centre for the Study of the Sciences and the Humanities, University of Bergen, where she conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of medical ethics, philosophy of science, and hemato-oncology. She is affiliated with the Neuro-SysMed centre's research group Philosophy of Neurodegeneration, led by Jan Reinert Karlsen, and contributes to the innovation project Communicating Cognitive Decline: Language Games and Tactile Objects. Her work bridges clinical oncology and ethical inquiry, particularly in the context of precision medicine and personalized cancer therapy.
- PhD in Precision Haemato-Oncology, University of Bergen (2020)
- Research focus on FLT3-mutated acute myeloid leukemia and ethical dimensions of modern medicine
- Active participant in CCBIO and S.Net conferences
Caroline's research interests center on the ethical, philosophical, and societal implications of advances in cancer treatment. She investigates how precision oncology reshapes clinical practices, patient experiences, and physician roles. Her work critically examines the discourse surrounding cancer drugs, the challenges of responsible clinical trials in personalized medicine, and the moral dimensions of prolonging life through technology. She also explores the suffering of physicians in late modern healthcare systems, advocating for a care ethics framework that recognizes the human vulnerability of medical professionals.
The analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trend toward integrating biomedical science with philosophical and ethical reflection. Her articles span molecular oncology, clinical trial ethics, and the phenomenology of medical suffering, demonstrating a unique interdisciplinary approach. She frequently collaborates with researchers from hematology, psychology, anthropology, and public health, reflecting her commitment to cross-disciplinary dialogue.
Scientific Awards and Recognitions:
- No specific awards mentioned in the provided texts.
Caroline Engen has been actively involved in advising and grant-supported research. She contributed to the CCBIO session at the S.Net conference and has participated in projects funded by the Research Council of Norway (reference 223250). Her PhD was conducted within a structured research environment, indicating mentorship and collaborative supervision. She has not listed formal advisees, but her role as a postdoctoral fellow suggests emerging leadership in mentoring junior researchers.
She is associated with key research groups including the Philosophy of Neurodegeneration group at Neuro-SysMed and the Research Group Theory of Science at the Centre for the Study of the Sciences and the Humanities. These teams focus on the epistemological and ethical foundations of biomedical research, particularly in neurology and oncology.
