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Faculty Member

Jessica du Toit MA PhD

Division(s)/Institute(s)
Joint Centre for Bioethics
Position
Assistant Professor
SGS Status
Associate Member
Appointment Status
Status Only

Research Interests

  • Rehabilitation ethics
  • Research ethics, including vulnerability, justice, and animal research participants
  • Animal ethics and culture change
  • Pandemic prevention
  • Ethical priority setting, especially as it pertains to Canada’s aging population.
Education & Training History
  • Ph.D. Philosophy, Western University (2024)
  • M.A. Philosophy, University of Cape Town (2013)
  • B.A. (Honors) Philosophy, University of Cape Town (2007)
Honours & Awards 
  • Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship (2021-2023, Western University)