We’re pleased to announce the new Law, Health and Society Research Unit was officially launched at Deakin Downtown last week by esteemed guest speaker Mr Michael Gorton AM and LHS Director A/Prof. Neera Bhatia. Thanks to all who attended from Deakin University, industry, and the wider community. A special thank you to Deakin Law School Dean […]
ALERT ❗ ❗ ❗ I am running a two-day workshop exploring "Child Medical Tourism & Healthcare Globalisation" on 19-20th September at Deakin University from 10am-4pm at our City Campus. This workshop is free to attend and catered for and you get to hear from (or present) on thought-provoking and topical issues about children and healthcare. […]
The Law, Health and Society unit was thrilled to celebrate the launch of valued member Dr Penny Gleeson’s book. This important new work develops a theoretical framework for examining and assessing the regulatory arrangements for medical products. The book was formally launched by Professor Ingrid Winship AO (Chair in Adult Clinical Genetics, Melbourne Medical School), […]
The level of support that may be available in the school setting for students with chronic health conditions, can vary considerably depending on the type of school and its location. The need for schools to support students with their health needs is paramount in ensuring that students reach their potential for learning. The complexity of […]
The Law, Health and Society research unit at Deakin Law School invites you to join us for this thought-provoking lecture presented by Professor Julian Savulescu on the topic of “Ethics of Polygenic Editing and Selection”. The lecture will delve into the growing role of polygenic scores—genetic indicators that offer probabilistic insights into complex conditions like diabetes, […]
