Nele Röttger

Dr. Nele Röttger is a Researcher at Bielefeld University, affiliated with the Department of Philosophy and the Medical Faculty. She holds dual roles in the Chair of Medical Ethics, located in the Faculty of History, Philosophy and Theology, and the Medical Faculty. Since 2021, she has served as the teaching coordinator for History, Philosophy of Science, Medical Ethics, and the Medical Humanities interdisciplinary profile. Her research focuses on self-respect, human dignity, moral distress in healthcare, and ethical expertise. She completed her PhD in 2022 with a thesis on self-respect's ethical significance, awarded summa cum laude.

Education includes a BA in Philosophy/Biology (University of Oldenburg) and an MA in Philosophy (University of Potsdam). Her work bridges medical ethics, theoretical philosophy, and practical ethics, addressing topics like inclusion ethics and nursing ethics. Recent publications explore pandemic ethics, dignity in healthcare, and moral responsibility under resource constraints. She actively contributes to conferences and collaborates with clinical ethics committees across German universities.