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Biography
John Gardner is a sociologist and STS (science & technology studies) scholar, with expertise on the social and ethical dimensions of technology and innovation.
John’s research focuses primarily on the sociological dimensions of medical innovation. It investigates how social values and expectations shape innovation processes, and it examines the social and ethical aspects of new medical technologies. His work so far has explored a number of critical issues in healthcare, such as: the relationship between medical practices, identity and sociality; the operationalisation of patient-centred care; cultural and institutional barriers to technology implementation; and distributive justice in biomedical innovation. His recently published monograph, Rethinking the Clinical Gaze (2017) draws on ethnographic research of a pioneering clinical team to examine the biopolitical implications of patient-centred medicine.
Much of John’s work has focused on translational neuroscience, neurotechnologies such as deep brain stimulation (DBS), and the emerging field of regenerative medicine. His research in these areas involves working within interdisciplinary teams, and it aims to draw on social science methodologies to facilitate responsible research & innovation. His recent research on DBS investigates the negative impact of the ‘techno-solutionist’ ideologies on development and delivery of neurological treatments, while also identifying strategies to support effective care.
John is a founding member of The Neurosocieties Group at Monash
John obtained his Wellcome Trust-funded PhD from Brunel University London in 2014. He undertook postdoctoral research in the Science & Technology Studies Unit (SATSU) at the University of York (UK) before joining the School of Social Sciences as a Health & Biofutures Research Fellow in 2017. He has training in both science and social sciences, with degrees from Victoria University of Wellington, NZ (MA, BA Hons) and University of Otago, NZ (BSc).
Research area keywords
- Medical Sociology
- Science and Technology Studies
- Psychedelics in society
- Neurotechnologies
- Poststructuralism
Network
Projects
- 2 Active
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Australian Public Hospitals of the Future: A Sociological Study
Australian Research Council (ARC)
1/02/20 → 1/03/23
Project: Research
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Fragmentation and defragmentation of the law on biomedical innovations
Mahalatchimy, A., Brosset, E., Gay, L., Magnon, X., Maljean-Dubois, S., Perron, M., Rubio, N., Bernardot, M., Chabannon, C., Sabatier, F., Gardner, J., Flear, M. & Morrison, M.
Agence Nationale de la Recherche (ANR)
1/02/21 → 1/10/24
Project: Research
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The relationship between endometriosis-related pelvic pain and symptom frequency, and subjective wellbeing
Rush, G., Misajon, R., Hunter, J. A., Gardner, J. & O'Brien, K. S., 16 Jul 2019, In: Health and Quality of Life Outcomes. 17, 1, 5 p., 123.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access16 Citations (Scopus) -
Science-based assessment of source materials for cell-based medicines: Report of a stakeholders workshop
Stacey, G. N., Andrews, P. W., Asante, C., Barbaric, I., Barry, J., Bisset, L., Braybrook, J., Buckle, R., Chandra, A., Coffey, P., Crouch, S., Driver, P., Evans, A., Gardner, J. G., Ginty, P., Goldring, C., Hay, D., Healy, L. E., Hows, A., Hutchinson, C. & 23 others, , 1 Dec 2018, In: Regenerative Medicine. 13, 8, p. 935-944 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Other › peer-review
8 Citations (Scopus) -
The relationship between gambling advertising and gambling attitudes, intentions and behaviours: a critical and meta-analytic review
Bouguettaya, A., Lynott, D., Carter, A., Zerhouni, O., Meyer, S., Ladegaard, I., Gardner, J. & O'Brien, K. S., Feb 2020, In: Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences. 31, p. 89-101 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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A history of deep brain stimulation: Technological innovation and the role of clinical assessment tools
Gardner, J., Oct 2013, In: Social Studies of Science. 43, 5, p. 707-728 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Neurosocialities: Anthropological Engagements with the Neurosciences
Gardner, J. G., Warren, N. L., Mason, P. H. & Dominguez Duque, J. F., 3 Apr 2018, In: Medical Anthropology. 37, 3, p. 189-193 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › Other › peer-review
Open AccessFile2 Citations (Scopus)
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Psychedelic Entanglements
John Gardner (Organiser), Adrian Carter (Organiser), Narelle Warren (Organiser) & Paul Mason (Organiser)
22 Jun 2018Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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Neurosocieties Symposium
Paul Mason (Organiser), Narelle Louise Warren (Organiser), John Grant Gardner (Organiser) & Adrian Nicholas Carter (Organiser)
25 Aug 2017Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
Press / Media
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The enduring significance of Pride (Monash Lens)
Brady Robards, Kirsten Elizabeth McLean & John Grant Gardner
30/01/18
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature