Dr. Hanna Pickard

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Biography

Hanna Pickard is a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and Bioethics at Johns Hopkins University, where she is jointly appointed in the William H. Miller III Department of Philosophy and the Berman Institute of Bioethics, and has a secondary appointment in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences. Her research is highly interdisciplinary, exploring philosophical questions that arise in clinical practice and related sciences. Pickard's work encompasses topics in the philosophy of mind, philosophy of psychiatry, moral psychology, practical ethics, and criminal mental health law policy. She is the author of 'Alone in the Cage: Philosophy of Addiction', which proposes a new paradigm of addiction that integrates addiction science with philosophy, clinical practice, and the voices of individuals affected by addiction. She has contributed to various academic publications, including Mind & Language, Noûs, and the American Journal of Bioethics. Additionally, she has designed an e-learning platform on responsibility without blame, aimed at helping individuals effectively engage with those facing personality disorders and complex needs.

Research Interests

Experience

Bloomberg Distinguished Professor

— Present

Johns Hopkins University • Baltimore, MD

Jointly appointed in the Department of Philosophy and the Berman Institute of Bioethics, with a secondary appointment in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences.

Requirements for Johns Hopkins University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Inorganic Chemistry with Lab Organic Chemistry with Lab General Biology with Lab
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • CV
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
Specialization Notes

Department of Pathology - PhD in Pathobiology. GRE is not required.