Sarah Chan

Sarah Chan is a Reader and Chancellor's Fellow at the University of Edinburgh, based in the Centre for Biomedicine, Self and Society within the Usher Institute, College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. Her work spans the ethical dimensions of emerging biomedical technologies and healthcare practices, with a focus on fostering responsible innovation and inclusive governance.

Her research interests encompass a broad spectrum of bioethical issues, including the ethics of stem cell and embryo research, reproductive medicine, human enhancement, and genetic modification. She also investigates the ethical implications of artificial intelligence in healthcare, exploring how AI systems can be designed to be both intelligent and caring while respecting human values and social contexts. Her work integrates feminist perspectives and emphasizes public engagement in health research governance.

Sarah's recent publications reveal a trend towards interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly at the intersection of AI, ethics, and healthcare. Her work often addresses pressing societal challenges such as pandemic response and the governance of biomedical research, highlighting the need for normative frameworks that are responsive to diverse public values.

She has been awarded the prestigious Chancellor's Fellowship at the University of Edinburgh. Her research is supported by significant grants including:

• NeuroMod+: Co-creation for next-generation neuromodulation therapeutics (Principal Investigator, 2022-2025)
• UK Ethics Accelerator: Coordinating and Mobilising Ethics Research Excellence (Co-investigator, 2020-2022)
• Wellcome Trust Seed Award on AI and Health (Co-investigator, 2019-2021)

Sarah is actively involved in collaborative research networks, including the Centre for Biomedicine, Self and Society and the Mason Institute. Her work often involves co-creation with diverse stakeholders to ensure that technological advancements in biomedicine align with societal needs and ethical principles.