Dr. Wendy Lipworth

Professor

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Biography

Wendy Lipworth is a medically-trained bioethicist and health social scientist whose research focuses on 'practical bioethics,' aimed at finding pragmatic solutions to morally complex and controversial real-world problems. Her work assists decision-makers in various fields, including clinical practice, research, and policy-making, to navigate uncertainty and moral complexity while addressing disagreements. Her interests intersect bioethics and professional ethics, particularly in biomedical research ethics and innovation translation. She employs both empirical and theoretical methods, synthesizing insights from multiple disciplines such as ethics, law, sociology, and policy. Lipworth has been awarded over $5 million in research funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council and the Australian Research Council's Medical Research Future Fund. She is dedicated to developing innovative tools to help stakeholders ethically manage conflicts of interest. Lipworth has also developed an online decision tool designed to assist individuals in identifying and managing conflicts of interest. Her academic contributions include teaching applied ethics in the Department of Philosophy and supervising postgraduate research students.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia

Teaches applied ethics in the Department of Philosophy and conducts research in bioethics.

Honorary Professor

2021-11-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Senior Associate

2018-01-01 — Present

Praxis Australia •

Adjunct Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Notre Dame •

Awards

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PhD in Bioethics

2009-06-10
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Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

1999-12-31
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Bachelor of Science (Medicine) Hons

1994-12-31

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).