Nathan Higgins is a postdoctoral research fellow with the Monash Bioethics Centre. Nathan's work explores the responsible research and innovation of neurotechnologies, primarily neurosurgical systems such as brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) and deep brain stimulation (DBS). His doctoral work examined the problem of post-trial responsibility in clinical trials of implantable brain-based devices. At Macquarie University, Nathan is working on a project investigating public attitudes towards voluntary-assisted dying legislation in Australia.

Experience

  • –present
    PhD candidate in Psychology, Monash University

Education

  • 2020 
    University of Melbourne, Bachelor of Science (Honours)

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