Sara Goering

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Total Citations

200

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Sara Goering is a leading voice in neuroethics, whose work critically examines the ethical and philosophical dimensions of emerging neural technologies. Her research focuses on the intersection of bioethics, disability studies, and philosophy of mind, with a particular emphasis on how devices like deep brain stimulators and brain-computer interfaces reshape human agency and identity. Goering’s most cited paper, “On the Necessity of Ethical Guidelines for Novel Neurotechnologies” (89 citations), established foundational principles for responsible innovation in the field. Her influential work “Engineering the Brain” (75 citations) explores the ethical challenges of introducing neural devices, while her more recent “Mapping the Dimensions of Agency” (36 citations) provides a nuanced framework for understanding how these technologies can enhance or complicate personal autonomy. Goering’s contributions have been instrumental in moving neuroethics beyond abstract debate toward actionable guidelines for researchers and clinicians. A professor at the University of Washington, she is also known for her collaborative work on the Center for Neurotechnology’s ethics team, where she helps shape the responsible development of next-generation neural interfaces. Her scholarship remains essential reading for anyone grappling with the profound ethical questions raised by technologies that directly interface with the human brain.