Victoria Wang

PhD Philosophy

Background

I'm a relative latecomer to philosophy, but better late than never. My background is in cancer research, which I pursued to the post-doctoral level, and science communication. However, the further I "progressed" in science, the more I became drawn to questions about science. Broadly speaking, I'm now interested in science's roles in society and society's roles in the sciences.

Qualifications

MA Philosophy of Science, University of Toronto (2022-2023)

PhD Cancer Biology, University College London & The Francis Crick Institute (2015-2019)

BA/MSci Natural Sciences – Biochemistry, University of Cambridge (2011-2015)

Responsibilities & affiliations

Society for Women in Philosophy (SWIP) UK - executive committee member (funding)

Research summary

Philosophy of science, especially:

  • political philosophy of science and questions regarding research prioritisation
  • science and values

Feminist philosophy, especially:

  • Feminist/care-based approaches to (political) philosophy of science 

Current project grants

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Research Award (2024-2027)

Past project grants

SSHRC Canada Graduate Scholarship – Master’s (2022-2023)
Sir Henry Wellcome Postdoctoral Fellowship (2021-2022)