Soren Holm

Søren Holm is a Professor of Bioethics and Law at the University of Oslo, with a focus on healthcare ethics, bioethics, philosophy of medicine, and the intersection of bioethics and law. He is actively involved in research and accepts PhD students, contributing to academic discourse through editorial roles and collaborations.

Education:

• Medicine and Philosophy & Religious Studies from the University of Copenhagen
• Master's in Healthcare Ethics and Law from the University of Manchester
• Diploma in Health Economics from the Danish Hospital Institute
• PhD and higher Danish doctorate from the University of Copenhagen

Research Interests:
Broad areas include healthcare ethics, bioethics, philosophy of medicine, and medical law. Recent work emphasizes ethical challenges in AI healthcare applications, informed consent, and regulatory frameworks for emerging technologies like stem cell-based embryo models.

Recent Article Trends:
His 2025 publications highlight obesity disparities in Europe, AI ethics, and real-world data governance in oncology. Earlier works (2023–2024) explore embodied autonomy, organoid ethics, and political compromise in healthcare legislation.

Leadership & Editorial Roles:

• Editor-in-Chief of Clinical Ethics (2011–2022)
• Former Editor of Journal of Medical Ethics (2004–2011)
• Co-editor of book series for Oxford University Press and Springer
• President of European Society for Philosophy of Medicine (past) and International Association of Bioethics (past)

Projects & Collaborations:
Key projects include RAPID-RT for lung cancer survival improvements and contributions to the Christabel Pankhurst Institute and Digital Futures at the University of Manchester. He collaborates internationally on AI ethics, health data governance, and cancer research.