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Edward Dove is a Professor of Law at Maynooth University's School of Law and Criminology (joined July 2024) and an Honorary Professor at Edinburgh Law School. He holds a BA in Political Science from McGill University, LLM from Columbia University, and a PhD in Law from the University of Edinburgh. His research focuses on health privacy law, research ethics governance, and medical law. He serves on Maynooth's Social Research Ethics Sub-Committee and ALL Institute, and is a Co-Investigator in the Horizon Europe-funded CHANGER project, which reforms research ethics reviews. He chairs the International Data Privacy Law journal and sits on editorial boards for the European Journal of Health Law and Research Ethics. Previously, he coordinated the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health's Regulatory and Ethics Work Stream, drafting its influential Framework for Responsible Sharing of Genomic and Health-Related Data. Dove has authored/co-authored key texts like Regulatory Stewardship of Health Research (2020) and co-edited volumes including The Cambridge Handbook of Health Research Regulation (2021). His current projects include monographs on health privacy law and genetic nondiscrimination policies.
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts (Political Science), McGill University
- Civil Law & Common Law Degrees (BCL, LLB), McGill University
- Master of Laws (LLM), Columbia University
- PhD in Law, University of Edinburgh
Research Interests: Dove’s work centers on the intersection of law, ethics, and health data governance. He explores regulatory frameworks for genomic data sharing, ethical challenges in biomedical research, and the legal dimensions of health privacy. His contributions include advancing policies for cross-border health data use and reforming ethics review processes to address emerging technologies. He also investigates the role of law in protecting participants while promoting medical innovation.
Publications Trends: His recent articles address GDPR compliance in health contexts, international ethics review standards, and barriers to implementing automated decision tools in genomic data access. Key themes include balancing privacy rights with research utility, harmonizing EU data laws, and ensuring equitable access to healthcare data. Collaborations span global networks like the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health and Horizon Europe initiatives.
Grants & Awards: Dove leads and advises on Horizon Europe-funded projects and other international research grants. His role in CHANGER exemplifies his commitment to advancing ethical practices in global research.
Labs/Teams: He is integral to Maynooth’s ALL Institute, focusing on interdisciplinary health and learning initiatives. His collaboration with the Global Alliance for Genomics and Health demonstrates leadership in international genomics governance.
