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Personal profile
Biography
Dr Julian Koplin is a Lecturer in Bioethics at Monash University. His research interests include human tissue ethics, stem cell ethics, and the ethical implications of new technologies.
External positions
Research Fellow, University of Melbourne
2018 → 2022
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 2 Finished
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MLES: Ethical, social, and regulatory issues relating to the use of machine learning for embryo selection
Johnston, M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Koplin, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Mills, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Whittaker, A. (Chief Investigator (CI))
5/12/22 → 16/12/23
Project: Research
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The Epistemology of Expertise and Humility
Simpson, R. M. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Bin Abdul Rahman, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Chadha, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Daniels, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Jones, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kendal, Y. S. K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Koplin, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Oppy, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Silva Jr, P. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/07/14 → 30/10/14
Project: Research
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A two-tier framework for responsible research on human embryo models
De Los Angeles, A., Bayne, T., Benvenisty, N., Deng, H., Fujita, M., Ji, W., Latham, S., Li, T., Liu, P., Loh, Y. H., Lunshof, J., Pei, D., Pho, N., Silva, J. C. R., Ka Ki Tam, T. T., Tao, T., Trounson, A., Xu, S., Yu, L. & Koplin, J. & 5 others, , 22 Jan 2026, In: Cell. 189, 2, p. 348-355 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment / Debate › Research › peer-review
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Recommendations on post-trial responsibility in implantable neural device research: a multidisciplinary consensus study
Higgins, N., Blakely, B., Everingham, R., Gilbert, F., Griffin, S., Harris, A. R., Herring, S., Ho, C. W. L., Hoy, K., Kiel-Chisholm, S., Koplin, J., Lawn, S., McCay, A., Phillipson, N., Richards, B., Rosenfeld, J. V., Shamsi Gooshki, E., Viaña, J. N., Gardner, J. & Carter, A., 5 Aug 2026, In: BMC Medical Ethics. 27, 1, 19 p., 153.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Digital life models and the genomic knowledge paradox: A proposal for ai-assisted reflection in genetic decision-making
Ong, S., Porsdam Mann, S., Voinea, C., Register, C., Koplin, J., Savulescu, J. & Earp, B. D., 2025, In: American Journal of Bioethics. 25, 12, p. 95-99 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment / Debate › Other › peer-review
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Ethics of artificial intelligence in embryo assessment: mapping the terrain
Koplin, J. J., Johnston, M., Webb, A. N. S., Whittaker, A. & Mills, C., Feb 2025, In: Human Reproduction. 40, 2, p. 179-185 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
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Human embryo research: how to move towards a 28-day limit
De Los Angeles, A., Benvenisty, N., Deng, H., Hanna, J. H., Koplin, J., Li, T., Liu, P., Loh, Y. H., Pei, D., Sugimura, R., Tam, T. T. K. K., Tao, T., Trounson, A., Xu, S., Yu, L., Zambidis, E., Zernicka-Goetz, M. & Lovell-Badge, R., 3 Jul 2025, In: Nature. 643, 8070, p. 31-34 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment / Debate › Other › peer-review
10 Link opens in a new tab Citations (Scopus)
Activities
- 3 Submissions to industry or govt committees, commissions and inquiries
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Donation after egg freezing: Why past treatment costs do not constitute reasonable expenses
Johnston, M. (Contributor), Kneebone, E. (Contributor), Koplin, J. (Contributor) & Bhatia, N. (Contributor)
2026Activity: External Academic Engagement › Submissions to industry or govt committees, commissions and inquiries
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Submission to the inquiry into increasing the number of registered organ and tissue donors
Koplin, J. (Contributor), Kneebone, E. (Contributor), Johnston, M. (Contributor) & Mills, C. (Contributor)
1 Jun 2023Activity: External Academic Engagement › Submissions to industry or govt committees, commissions and inquiries
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Submission to: Inquiry into the Mitochondrial Donation Law Reform (Maeve's Law) Bill 2021
Ludlow, K. (Fellow), Lestrell, E. (Fellow), Degeling, C. (Fellow), Koplin, J. (Fellow), Mills, C. (Fellow), Newson, A. (Fellow), Sutton, L. (Fellow), Warren, N. (Fellow) & Sparrow, R. (Fellow)
23 Jul 2021Activity: External Academic Engagement › Submissions to industry or govt committees, commissions and inquiries
Press/Media
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Women have the right to health care in prison. This should extend to freezing their eggs
Johnston, M., Koplin, J. & Bhatia, N.
11/06/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Donating frozen eggs: Why treatment costs cannot be reimbursed in Australia
Johnston, M., Kneebone, E. & Koplin, J.
26/01/26
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Generative AI is Dangerous: But not for the reasons you might think
Sparrow, R., Koplin, J. & Flenady, G.
22/02/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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How should mitochondrial donation operate in Australia?
Ludlow, K., Koplin, J., Mills, C., Warren, N., Sutton, L., Sparrow, R., Degeling, C. & Newson, A. J.
12/04/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment