Dr. Calvin Ho

Biography

Calvin Ho is an Associate Professor at Monash University, working within the Monash Law School. He is also a Research Fellow at the Centre for Medical Ethics and Law at the University of Hong Kong. Ho has served in numerous prestigious roles, including Fellow at the PHG Foundation, University of Cambridge, and Co-Director at the Centre for Medical Ethics and Law at HKU. His research interests span global health law and ethics, focusing on the ethical frameworks for emerging health technologies such as artificial intelligence and data analytics. Previously, Ho was Assistant Professor at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine at the National University of Singapore, where he co-headed the institution's biomedical ethics center. His professional practice includes experience as a solicitor in both London and Singapore, and he has served as an Assistant Director at the Legal Aid Bureau in Singapore. Ho has contributed to various international organizations, including the World Health Organization, where he co-chairs an expert group on ethical considerations in social listening and infodemic management. Through his research, he addresses key global health challenges, particularly the ethical aspects of public health responses and emerging legal frameworks governing digital health technologies. He has numerous publications in prestigious journals and is a member of several editorial boards. Ho holds multiple advanced degrees in law and finance from distinguished institutions, including Cornell University and the University of Cambridge.

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