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Catherine Mills @reprotechethics

Professor of Bioethics. Monash University. Reproductive biomedicine and technology ethics. Biopolitics. Feminist philosophy. Own views.

Joined September 2013
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Delighted to be part of the research team led by Dr Molly Johnston to develop these much-needed 'Recommendations for the ethical implementation of machine learning tools for embryo assessment in Australian ART clinics' doi.org/10.26180/27625860.v1

Recommendations for the ethical implementation of machine learning tools for embryo assessment in...

In Australia, some clinics have started using machine learning (ML) tools - a type of artificial intelligence - to aid embryo selection. As more clinics begin to adopt the use of ML tools, guidance...

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Really pleased to have this article out with my PhD student, Courtney McMahon, where we show that the concept of epigenetic responsibility is unjustifiable: Against epigenetic responsibility: The problem of causality in ‘foetal programming’ science onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…

Against epigenetic responsibility: The problem of causality in ‘foetal programming’ science

Emerging evidence that intrauterine exposures to environmental stressors can ‘programme’ epigenetic modifications in offspring, leading to long-lasting health risks, has generated debate about...

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Monash Bioethics Centre@MonashBioethics
18 Aug 2024
Out now! In their new paper, Michelle Taylor-Sands, @MollyLJohnston & @reprotechethics argue concerns about expanded NIPT are better addressed through the provision of appropriate and tailored counselling, rather than limiting the scope of NIPT via a 'seriousness' criterion.
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Very excited to be working on the mitoHOPE clinical trial with @jcarrollmonash and others. @MonashBioethics researchers will be contributing to patient and community engagement, developing Australia's egg donation system and ethics of mitochondrial donation #mrff #mito
Monash Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences@Monash_FMNHS
13 Mar 2023
Congratulations to @jcarrollmonash from @MonashBDI on securing $15M #MRFF grant for the mitoHOPE Program, an Australian first clinical trial of mitochondrial donation. Read more here: bit.ly/3FhD89I
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Christopher Mayes@chrisRmayes
5 Oct 2022
Level A job opportunity in philosophy/bioethics/empirical ethics working with Prof Rob Sparrow (plus @cdegeling & myself) on ARC-funded projecting looking at ethical & social implications of AI & robotics in agriculture. careers.pageuppeople.com/513…

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Looking forward to this, upcoming in the Reproduction in Society seminar series, Monash Bioethics Centre @MonashBioethics #bioethics #Reproduction #epigenetics
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Der Rabendoktor@Impf_Info
4 Oct 2022
Thanks @ID_ethics - every article a must read.
Infectious Disease Ethics@ID_ethics
2 Oct 2022
📰I edited a special issue of Monash Bioethics Review on pandemic public health ethics For background, read my paper in link below For the excellent contributions by @pgodfreysmith @DiegoSilvaPhD @ShamikDasgupta1 and other non-twitter stars, see next 🧵 link.springer.com/article/10…
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Looking forward to launch of Routledge Handbook of Feminist Bioethics at UNSW Bookshop, 21 September! events.humanitix.com/launch-…

Launch of the Routledge Handbook of Feminist Bioethics

Get tickets on Humanitix - Launch of the Routledge Handbook of Feminist Bioethics hosted by UNSW Diversity & Inclusion. Find event information.

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Pleased to have paper on ethical implementation of mitochondrial donation in Australia appear in ANZJOG. From MRFF grant team. doi.org/10.1111/ajo.13603 #bioethics #mito @monashbioethics

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Australia has recently legalised mitochondrial donation. However, key ethical and legal issues still need to be addressed. This paper maps the relevant issues and offers some suggestions for how...

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Fantastic to see 6 new female Profs in the Faculty of Arts at Monash, including Jacqui Broad in Philosophy! Congratulations all, so richly deserved...@MSegrave @belinda_smaill @MonashBioethics
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IVF eggs left in storage should be sent for donation research: bioethicists smh.com.au/national/donate-w…

Donate women’s unused eggs to research instead of rubbish bin, bioethicists propose

Unclaimed eggs in fertility clinic freezers should be donated by default to help women with mitochondrial disease amid a donor egg shortage, bioethicists say.

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Great talk by Karin Hammarberg with shout out to ⁦research of @mollyljohnston⁩ at #FSANZ2022
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Dr Molly Johnston@MollyLJohnston
28 Jul 2022
One week till the next #ReproInSoc seminar. Join us as we welcome Emily & Naomi from @DownSyndromeAu for a discussion on #PrenatalTesting Thurs 4th Aug 12:30 AEST Free to register: tinyurl.com/HADSA All welcome! @MonashBioethics
A flyer advertising an online seminar with Emily Porter & Naomi Lake, health ambassadors from Down Syndrome Australia.

ALT A flyer advertising an online seminar with Emily Porter & Naomi Lake, health ambassadors from Down Syndrome Australia.

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Ezra Kneebone@EzraKneebone
29 Jul 2022
The final version of our systematic review on the experiences of surrogacy is out! Free access until 16/09/2022 @KiriBeilby authors.elsevier.com/a/1fUWv…

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ACE (formerly HSRU)@ace_aberdeen
28 Jul 2022
An outstanding resource for anyone with an interest in feminist bioethics. Our @entwistlev co-edited this with Wendy Rogers, @jlsbioethics, @stacymcarter and @reprotechethics. Check it out at tinyurl.com/3su8aeam and see the attached photo for a discount code!
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Monash Bioethics Centre@MonashBioethics
25 May 2022
Still time to register for next week's seminar with @Em_callinan Details 👇 #PrenatalScreening #ReproInSoc
Monash Bioethics Centre@MonashBioethics
12 May 2022
1/📌 One for your calendars: #ReproInSoc is back but with a change of pace This seminar will be the first a part of our 'In Conversation' stream, which fts individuals sharing their personal experiences navigating #ReproTech 🗓️ June 2nd 🕧 12.30 AEST 💻 tinyurl.com/ECallinan
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Cynthia Forlini@cynforlini
17 May 2022
If you’re a student or ECR working in AustralAsia please get in touch with the new #AABHLSECR Stream Leaders. They want to hear from you! What are you interested in learning and discussing in the training and early career space?? @AABHL
Dr Molly Johnston@MollyLJohnston
16 May 2022
Excited to be here🤸‍♀️and continue to support & grow the community @cynforlini & co have created 👥 S&ECRs - have a burning question about academia? Want to explore a particular topic? DM me! we're here for you! 🤗 #AAHBLSECR
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Really pleased our paper on vulnerability and human genome editing (the result of a collaboration with researchers at NUS) has now appeared in The CRISPR Journal. OA so you can read it here: tinyurl.com/ye2a58pm. @monashbioethics #bioethics #geneediting
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Monash Research@MonashResearch
4 Apr 2022
As it's #WorldHealthDay2022, we want to show how @Monash_Arts contributes to a #HealthierTomorrow through their research on Social Change, #Health & #Environment with particular focus on #biofutures #migration #inclusion #peace & #security. Read more here: monash.edu/arts/research/glo…
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The New Yorker
@NewYorker
4 Apr 2022
In South Dakota, where reproductive rights are constrained by some of the strictest laws in the country, medication abortion is being targeted by the Republican governor, Kristi Noem, who has said that she wants to outlaw abortion completely. nyer.cm/dLsFb1z

A New Abortion Battleground, in South Dakota

With Roe v. Wade on the chopping block, could reproductive rights be shrunk to the size of a pill?

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