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Read more at: Dr Stephanie Palmer presents on the precarity of abortion rights

Dr Stephanie Palmer presents on the precarity of abortion rights

24 November 2023

LML member Dr Stephanie Palmer recently presented ‘Abortion and the precarity of rights’ at St John’s College, University of Cambridge. She offered the following summary of her talk: “The overturning of Roe v Wade by the Supreme Court of the USA is a salient reminder of the uncertainty of rights. Nor is restriction of...

Read more at: A Successful CANVAS November 2023 Meeting

A Successful CANVAS November 2023 Meeting

23 November 2023

The Cambridge Network for Values and Science (CANVAS) met on Friday 17 November 2023 at Newnham College, Cambridge. CANVAS is a collegial forum for a Cambridge-based ecosystem of law, social sciences, medical sciences and public engagement. The group was created to provide a space to touch base for those working at the...

Read more at: Prof. Mateo Aboy Presents on AI and Quantum Computing at WIPO

Prof. Mateo Aboy Presents on AI and Quantum Computing at WIPO

23 November 2023

Prof. Mateo Aboy, Director of Research in Biomedical Innovation, AI, and Law at the University of Cambridge, shared his insights at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) on 22 November 2023. His lectures focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Quantum Computing, and evidence-based (empirical) IP research...

Read more at: Dr Zoë Fritz takes part in Vice-Chancellor's Dialogue exploring ethics of assisted dying amidst ongoing legislative debate

Dr Zoë Fritz takes part in Vice-Chancellor's Dialogue exploring ethics of assisted dying amidst ongoing legislative debate

9 November 2023

LML Affiliate Dr Zoë Fritz, a doctor and ethicist at the University of Cambridge Clinical School, spoke at the inaugural Vice-Chancellor’s Dialogue at Selwyn College, Cambridge. The Dialogue focused on the question of whether assisted dying is compassionate or dangerous for society. This important discussion happened at a...

Read more at: LML welcomes several new members

LML welcomes several new members

3 November 2023

LML welcomed a number of new members to the centre this academic year: Three new PhD members: Emma Scott, Quentin B Schafer and Marno Swart. Isaac Weldon , who returns to LML in a new position as Senior Research Associate. Professor Stephen Gilmore , Professor of Family Law, and Director of the Cambridge Family Law Centre...

Read more at: Inter-CeBIL Research Programme granted up to DKK 50 million for research into legal barriers within health and life science innovation

Inter-CeBIL Research Programme granted up to DKK 50 million for research into legal barriers within health and life science innovation

25 October 2023

The Novo Nordisk Foundation has awarded a five-year grant of up to DKK 50 million to be shared between a consortium including LML at the University of Cambridge, CeBIL at the University of Copenhagen, the Petrie Flom Centre at Harvard, and the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). The partners will deliver the Inter-CeBIL...

Read more at: Dr Rumiana Yotova publishes paper on anticipatory duties in International Biomedical Law

Dr Rumiana Yotova publishes paper on anticipatory duties in International Biomedical Law

25 October 2023

Despite needing clearer definition and enforcement, anticipatory duties are important shields against the potentially negative impacts of rapidly developing scientific advancements, Dr Rumiana Yotova argues. Dr Yotova—an academic with the Cambridge Faculty of Law and LML—defines anticipatory duties as obligations to act...

Read more at: Professor Emily Jackson appointed to LML Advisory Panel

Professor Emily Jackson appointed to LML Advisory Panel

6 October 2023

LML is delighted to announce that Professor Emily Jackson has been appointed to our Advisory Panel. Currently a Professor of Law at the LSE, Emily will provide input as a senior medical law academic. She has served as a member of the British Medical Association Medical Ethics Committee (2005-2022), Deputy Chair of the...

Read more at: Cambridge hosts the European Human Rights Law Conference 2023 with medical law angles

Cambridge hosts the European Human Rights Law Conference 2023 with medical law angles

2 October 2023

The 2023 European Human Rights Law Conference was held at the University of Cambridge Faculty of Law from 28 September to 29 September 2023, with the theme of 'Human Rights: Prospects, Possibilities, Fears and Limitations'. Led by Dr Kirsty Hughes , Dr Stevie Martin and Dr Stephanie Palmer , the conference was highly...

Read more at: Isaac Weldon appointed as LML Senior Research Associate
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Isaac Weldon appointed as LML Senior Research Associate

2 October 2023

LML welcomes back Isaac Weldon, previously a Visiting Scholar, to his new appointment as a Senior Research Associate, commencing October 2023. Isaac is finalising his PhD in Political Science at York University, Toronto. He holds a Master of Science in International Health Policy (with Distinction) from the London School...

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