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Professor Rachel A. Ankeny is a distinguished interdisciplinary scholar at the University of Adelaide, holding positions in the School of Humanities within the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics. She also serves as an Honorary Visiting Professor in the College of Social Science and International Studies (Philosophy) at the University of Exeter (UK).
Her academic background includes:
- BA in Liberal Arts (Philosophy/Maths, St John's College, Santa Fe, NM)
- MA in Philosophy (University of Pittsburgh)
- MA in Bioethics (University of Pittsburgh)
- PhD in History and Philosophy of Science (University of Pittsburgh)
- Master of Arts in Gastronomy (University of Adelaide)
- Graduate Certificate in Online Learning (University of Adelaide)
Professor Ankeny's research spans multiple interconnected domains with particular focus on the history and philosophy of biomedical sciences, bioethics, science policy, and food studies. Her work on model organisms, case-based reasoning in science, and the philosophy of medicine has established her as a leading voice in understanding how living organisms help us comprehend the world. She maintains active research programs examining norms and practices in contemporary biology, including significant contributions to the Bermuda Principles for data sharing.
In bioethics, her scholarship addresses critical issues in genetics, transplantation, stem cell research, and feminist approaches to ethical dilemmas. Her food studies research explores food ethics, animal welfare, and community perspectives on agricultural practices, often connecting these themes to broader questions of values and policy.
Professor Ankeny has received substantial research funding through multiple high-profile grants including:
- European Research Council Consolidator Award (PHIL_OS project)
- ARC Training Centre for Future Crops Development
- NHMRC Medical Research Future Fund projects (Stem Cell Therapies Mission and Genomic Health Futures Mission)
- Australian Research Data Commons projects focusing on Indigenous research capabilities
- ARC Linkage project (Hostel Stories)
She has held significant leadership roles including Deputy Dean Research (formerly Associate Dean Research, 2011-19 and Deputy Executive Dean, 2015-21), Associate Dean (International) (2009-10), and has overseen research strategy projects for the Division of Research and Innovation. Professor Ankeny is eligible to supervise Masters and PhD students and has contributed extensively to research assessment exercises including ARC ERA and Engagement and Impact submissions.
