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Western University Bioethics Society (Undergraduate Student Club)
The Centre for Bioethics is pleased to support the Western University Bioethics Society (Undergraduate Student Club). WUBS is an undergraduate-led community passionate about exploring the ethical questions that emerge in healthcare and beyond. Bringing together students from diverse academic backgrounds, WUBS examines how ethical principles shape medicine, research, and society. WUBS strives to create a welcoming space for curiosity, conversation, and shared learning.
The primary objective of the Western University Bioethics Society is to create an inclusive and supportive space where students can engage in thoughtful dialogue on pressing issues in bioethics. WUBS aims to build a community that values open-minded discussion, critical reflection, and respectful debate.
More information can be found on the social media accounts of WUBS, which can be found here.
Undergraduate Student Representatives
Sofia Eshraghi, Co-President
Honours Specialization in Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Studies
Research Interests:
- Ethical issues in dentistry and oral healthcare
Sofia Eshraghi is an Honours Specialization in Health Sciences student at Western University and is serving as one of the 2026-2027 Co-Presidents of the Western University Bioethics Society. She is interested in the intersection of healthcare and ethics, particularly ethical issues in dentistry and oral healthcare. As an aspiring dentist, Sofia hopes to further explore how ethical principles can inform patient-centered care and decision-making in clinical settings.
Ella Carrigan, Co-President
Honours Specialization in Family Studies and Human Development, Faculty of Health Sciences
Research Interests:
- Ethics of disability and neurodiversity in healthcare and education, with a focus on equitable access, autonomy, and how policies and support structures affect everyday life.
Ella Carrigan is a student at Western University and is serving as one of the 2026-2027 Co-Presidents of the Western University Bioethics Society. She is interested in disability advocacy and neurodiversity, particularly ethical approaches to supporting individuals on the autism spectrum. She hopes to explore how autonomy, inclusion, and individual needs can inform approaches to care and behavioural support.