Dr. John Gardner

Associate Professor

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Biography

John Gardner is a sociologist and a scholar in Science & Technology Studies (STS) with an interest in bioethics, medical innovation, and future healthcare. He serves as the Director of the Monash Bioethics Centre. John’s research agenda is broadly aimed at supporting responsible research and innovation in biomedicine and healthcare. His work explores how organizational and social contexts shape innovation processes and ethical challenges arising from new health technologies implemented in real-life healthcare settings. He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, including clinicians, hospital managers, and patient community groups, to support the development of equitable, patient-centered care. John's research interests include translational neuroscience, neurotechnologies, and digital health. He is currently involved in a major research agenda titled 'Hospitals of the Future', focusing on how public hospitals can evolve to meet societal challenges amidst constrained resources. John holds a Wellcome Trust-funded PhD from Brunel University London and has completed postdoctoral research at the University of York. He has received funding from several national and international agencies, including the Wellcome Trust and the Australian Research Council.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

Monash University • Melbourne, VIC

Teaching and research in Sociology with a focus on Bioethics and healthcare.

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.