Jane Calvert
Reader
Science, Technology and Innovation Studies
The University of Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Biography
I work in the area of the sociology of the life sciences, and my current research focuses on attempts to engineer living things in the emerging field of synthetic biology. I have a long-standing interest in interdisciplinary collaborations of all sorts. I draw on the sociology and anthropology of science, the philosophy of biology, and science policy in my work.
Research Interest
Science and technology studies Sociology of Science Philosophy of biology Science policy Engineering studies Synthetic biology Systems biology Interdisciplinary collaborations
Publications
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Balmer, A, Calvert, J, Marris, C, Molyneux-Hodgson, S, Frow, E, Kearnes, M, Bulpin, K, Schyfter, P, Mackenzie, A and Martin, P (2015) ‘Taking roles in interdisciplinary collaborations: reflections on working in post-ELSI spaces in the UK synthetic biology community’ Science and Technology Studies 28 (3): 3-25
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Balmer, A, Calvert, J, Marris, C, Molyneux-Hodgson, S, Frow, E, Kearnes, M, Bulpin, K, Schyfter, P, Mackenzie, A and Martin, P (2016) ‘Five rules of thumb for post-ELSI interdisciplinary collaborations’ Journal of Responsible Innovation 3 (1): 73-80
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Calvert, J and Schyfter, P (2017) ‘What can science and technology studies learn from art and design? reflections on Synthetic Aesthetics’ Social Studies of Science 47(2): 195-215
