Research
Our researchers contribute to work on the biosciences through analysis of stem cells, pharmacogenetics, clinical genetics, design and the uptake of health technologies, and develop new approaches to the analysis of expectations about the future of new technology. We also have expertise in the analysis of social informatics and design, with an increasing interest in spatial dynamics. Our work in the area of governance is exploring science policy and evidence, standards, and the relation between regulation and innovation.
Sociology of the biosciences
Key research questions include: what factors influencing the take up of new technologies?; how do current developments in the biosciences redefine the relationship between the body, medicine and technology?; what cultural and regulatory dynamics shape innovation?
Regulation, governance and state policy
Key research questions: include how are new technologies and regulatory and governance regimes co-produced?; how does regulation vary across different moral and political economies?; how does state policy reflect this?
Digital media and social networking
Key research questions include: how is the social reframed by the digital; do new social media enable radical change at local and global levels?; what new forms of data are created via the web and how are these mobilised and exploited?
Other
SATSU has also been involved in network projects and commissioned research on a number of fronts, as well as projects adopting a strong historical approach. These are included here.